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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Tori McElhaney, Kris Rhim and I were recording a Falcons Final Whistle podcast in my office recently, discussing the upcoming 2022 NFL Draft and how it can aid two areas of pressing need, both rushing the passer and catching passes.
I went on a long rant about how the Falcons can use their selections, especially with five in the top 82, to help the 2022 product. I was confident in the statements made, backed with supporting evidence and solid draft strategy designed to load up on two positions in the early going. That is, until Tori or Kris or both put up a (metaphorical) stop sign.
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McElhaney spoke first, pointing out [using kinder terms than I'm about to] that I had serious tunnel vision in relation to filling immediate needs. That, while the Falcons need multiple edge rushers and receivers, this draft shouldn't be used to solely solve 2022's greatest problems.
It's all part of something bigger, part of a longer-term effort aimed at the overall quality, health and sustainability of this roster.
That's something deep down I knew, yet got temporarily lost in the sea of mock drafts, positional breakdowns and analysis of who the Falcons should pick and when.
It was an important reminder that re-centered my view on this Falcons draft in the context of Terry Fontenot's and Arthur Smith's grand plan.
This particular NFL Draft, I would argue, is an inflection point on their journey.
The Falcons won't always have this much premium draft capital. If they're adding the right players, they'll rarely have a top 10 picks as we go along. That's why you have to jump at this opportunity, to borrow Tori's point, for the present and future.
That got me thinking about a conversation I had with general manager Terry Fontenot at the NFL owners meetings, most of which never saw print. It was a big-picture conversation about the philosophy of team building, in relation to what the Falcons are working on here.
One thing he said has been rattling around my brain for a while, leaving me looking for a time and place to write about it. Now's that moment. It perfectly applies to what we're discussing now.
We'll get to what he said in a minute, after applying proper context.
We take a look at eight options for Atlanta's first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
The Falcons are a team in transition, a descriptor I think everyone can agree on. They're carrying significant dead money. They've got a new starting quarterback for the first time in 14 seasons. They've lost some bigger names through trades or free agency or suspension.
The Falcons have been in a salary-cap trouble for a while, with the worst of it inherited by Fontenot and head coach Arthur Smith. The Falcons have been mired in it and will continue wading through the muck for most of this year.
This isn't a wasted walk. The Falcons have a chance to pick up vital assets, tools for success along the way. This draft might be the biggest and most important acquisition period to this point, a real chance to prepare themselves to sprint forward over slowly regaining their stride in 2023.
"When you look at what the cap situation looked like a year ago and what it looks like in 2022 – it was bad in terms of being over the cap, and the situation was made worse when the cap shrunk (in '21)," Fontenot told me in late March. "We had to make some tough decisions we didn't want to make with contracts. We didn't want to do those things. Now, we're in a position to see that light at the end of the tunnel.
"Now it's on us to draft the right players, add the right free agents and build this team the right way. We must continue to build this culture the right way, to get the right people on the bus and the right people in the building, because we know there's a bright future ahead."
The Falcons would like to establish as many sure starters and role players as possible from this 2022 group, either with draft picks, incumbents or veterans playing on prove-it deals. The more that happens, the better they can use what should be more than $100 million in 2023 salary-cap space to reward their own and add new premium talent.
The best way to do that, in my opinion, is to build as strong a team as possible around the quarterback position – something Fontenot has always preached – and give Marcus Mariota a real shot to prove himself.
Drafting well this weekend is the best way to create optimism for the future. And, given the current state of the Falcons roster and its relation to the salary cap, nailing picks will help the present product a great deal.
"Where we're at currently, from last year to this year, with our cap issues, these draft picks, whether some of them are ready or not, they're going to have to play," Smith said Tuesday. "You saw that last year with some of them, where we had a plan and injuries come up and you've got to play a guy earlier, or you're able to be disciplined at certain spots maybe on the back end. Where we're at, currently for '22, this draft is obviously big for us."
While there's a never-ending public debate between drafting for need and the best player on the board -- there's always a slant toward premium positions -- those two sides often align when a team's on the clock. That'll likely be the case regarding a roster with so many holes. That also means the No. 8 overall selection might not be the position you've been demanding they take.
It might not be an edge rusher or a receiver. They might go deep in one area, seemingly too light in another while attempting to extract maximum value from each selection.
Before ripping one on spec, I invite you to join me in taking a less granular, more wholistic view to these picks and see how they fit into the 2022 product and beyond, with ongoing development as important as immediate impact.
You'll achieve a greater understanding of what Fontenot and Smith are working towards when you look at it that way. And like you'll see all these picks aren't designed for 2022, all of next year's money won't be spent frivolously and all at one time.
"We see that even despite the challenges we had this year, we're going to like where we are as a team as we step into the year and we're going to continue to improve," Fontenot said Tuesday. "There's never going to be a time that we have a lot of money and we're going to go out and be reckless. We're still going to have a process and have discipline and do things the right way."
There is a level of heightened optimism in the Falcons building that, starting with this draft, they'll do less of what they have to do and more of what they want to do.
"With the cap space we're going to have next year and the draft capital we have now," Fontenot said in March, "it gets you really excited." | https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/bair-2022-nfl-draft-terry-fontenot-arthur-smith-no-8-overall | 2022-04-28T09:11:08Z | https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/bair-2022-nfl-draft-terry-fontenot-arthur-smith-no-8-overall | false | 1 |
Filipino nationalism and its electoral politics have long been associated with yellow, red, and blue. But now new candidate, Vice President Leni Robredo, is bringing a new color, pink, to the upcoming presidential race set to take place on May 9.
In the Philippines, electoral campaigns are very colorful. The colors define territories, allies, and enemies. They help politicians make these relations evident throughout the electoral race. “Through this embodied and relational practice in Philippine elections, color is a way of identifying affiliations, alliances and also antagonisms,” explains Oscar T. Serquina, Jr., associate professor at the University of the Philippines Diliman.
Leni Robredo and the ‘pinksplosion’
Vice President Leni Robredo’s pink wave has seen mammoth rallies.
A Filipino news outlet reported that she drew 200,000 supporters in a demonstration in a province northwest of Manila earlier this month – despite no local endorsements.
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Through pink, she is breaking away from her old affiliation with the former Liberal Party’s (LP) administration, which was characterized by the color yellow. Robredo is now an independent presidential candidate with a clear mission to unite the opposition and the dissenting voices against sitting President Rodrigo Duterte.
She is campaigning for an end to corruption, bringing greater rights to women and better governance as well as an end to what she has termed a culture of violence in the country.
Pinky Nepomuceno, campaigning for the team of Leni Robredo, explained that the color pink was chosen by the people. Social media broke into a “pinksplosion” in October 2021 when the vice president announced her candidacy. “Robredo’s supporters posted photos online with elements of the color pink in them,” Nepomuceno told DW.
Therefore, Robredo’s decision to initiate a pink campaign is seen as a response to “people’s demands”, she said. It is understood that her supporters chose pink because it is a “feminine color.”
Liane Reyes, another volunteer, told DW: “A perceived weakness of this campaign is that Leni is a woman, and pink is a blatantly feminine color. She has taken that weakness and turned it into the biggest campaign strength.”
Supporters of the pink wave have pledged allegiance to “Kakampink” – a derogatory term for fierce Robredo supporters who are out to convince others to join the race. The term is worn as badge of honor among her allies.
The red-green coalition
The pink wave is facing off against poll frontrunners Ferdinand “Bong-Bong” Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte, the former Davao mayor and daughter of the outgoing populist president. Together they are campaigning with the colors red and green. The Marcos-Duterte camp aims to steer the nation out of the economic meltdown caused by the pandemic. They have also promised to create employment.
Marcos Jr., the son of the former Philippines dictator of the same name, has picked red as his campaign color. He’s a former senator and currently part of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) party.
Red benefits from its strong links to Filipino nationalism, something critics say that the pink color lacks. Charles Ladia, associate professor at University of the Philippines Diliman, specializing in persuasion, says: “Pink is not part of the Philippine flag unlike yellow, red and blue, which are aspects of nationalism.”
The outgoing president’s daughter, Sara Duterte, abandoned her father’s use of red in the 2016 polls, opting for green instead.
Campaigning on a red-green spectrum also looks to be a savvy political move.
“What could potentially mean a discord between father and daughter is a “divide and conquer” strategy for the Marcos-Duterte tandem,” Ladia told DW. Red and green, opposites on the color wheel, are also targeting different geographical terrains. Marcos Jr. is targeting the north, while Duterte is campaigning in the south.
“Some will go for red, and some will go with green … This way they can divide and conquer certain local candidacies and endorsements,” he told DW.
Against the tide with blue
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno’s presidential campaign is associated with blue, but he has not actively promoted himself using this color.
Sociologist Athena Charlanne Presto weighed in on Moreno rejecting the mainstream trend. “He has packaged himself as a centrist candidate for those who don’t want to vote for Marcos Jr. or Robredo,” she said.
Moreno is also seen as the “third force” – a candidate who does not have the same baggage as Marcos Jr. or Duterte. Therefore, his affiliation with blue is not a statement beyond color.
Livelihood programs are the center of his campaign. He has also vowed to avert the decades-long armed conflict in Mindanao, the country’s second-largest island.
Red, yellow, blue: the ruling party
The ruling party, PDP-Laban, encompasses the signature combination of red, yellow and blue.
“Sometimes parties coalesce with one another to create a new brand”, said Ladia, elaborating on the multi-party yet personality-driven nature of Filipino politics.
Incumbent Duterteused red as his campaign color in the 2016 polls. For the 2022 race, the party has nominated Senator Manny Pacquiao, who is creating his brand using blue and red. The key themes of his campaign are fighting poverty and corruption.
Pacquiao has criticized President Duterte over his cozy relationship with China. He believes that the Philippines should protect its sovereignty in the disputed South China Sea.
Aries Arugay, a Filipino voter, believes that colors are a way of expressing commitment to a candidate. He sees it as “a convenient way of segregating electoral support.”
The color-rich campaigns prevail in the race up to May 9. It remains to be seen whether Philippine politics will accommodate pink amid the more typical yellow, red and blue.
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After three years at the University of Mississippi, Jerrion Ealy will look to hear his name called in the 2022 NFL Draft. The junior Jackson, Miss. native amassed 2,235 rushing yards, 545 receiving yards, 864 kick return yards and a total of 26 combined touchdowns.
Ealy’s sophomore year was his breakout season with 11 total touchdowns and 900 scrimmage yards in just 9 games played in a COVID shortened season. Poised to build on that stellar season, Ealy saw his time split with fellow draft hopeful Snoop Connor and now Miami Hurricane Henry Parrish as well as the running load carried by QB Matt Corral.
At the NFL Combine Ealy ran a 4.53 40-yard dash, had a 34.50” vertical and a 128” broad jump. He ran again at the Ole Miss Pro Day, shaving his 40 time down to 4.43.
The decision for Ealy to declare for the NFL is an interesting one considering he has already been drafted to play professional baseball as well. Most mock drafts have him going on Day 3 and possibly being a priority free agent for training camp.
Best Case Scenario: The best hope for Ealy is to land somewhere that can use him like a Darren Sproles. So maybe get drafted by the Cowboys and wait for Sean Payton to take over? Ealy is not going to help any team in third down pass protection, but his ability to be an immediate check down option and work in the open field is appealing. His patient running style and ability to cut north quickly will benefit in the screen game, but he lacks the elite speed to turn the edge consistently against NFL defensive ends.
Likely Scenario: I picture Ealy’s NFL career as a returner with the occasional attempt to get more out of him, like Devin Hester. Now, Hester was an elite kick and punt returner that got looks at receiver, so I am not projecting Ealy to be elite, but that he will likely start with returns and hopefully get looks as a third down back or slot receiver.
Being one of the smaller players in the NFL, the path for a long, illustrious career for Ealy will be tough. Getting drafted into the NFL is the quicker route to both the highest level in the sport and the money than MLB, but it would not shock me to see Ealy grab the NFL bag before giving baseball another shot. | https://www.redcuprebellion.com/2022/4/27/23041663/2022-nfl-draft-profile-jerrion-ealy-ole-miss-rebels-football-running-back-kickoff-returner | 2022-04-28T09:13:38Z | https://www.redcuprebellion.com/2022/4/27/23041663/2022-nfl-draft-profile-jerrion-ealy-ole-miss-rebels-football-running-back-kickoff-returner | false | 1 |
Dublin, April 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Capillary Electrophoresis Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Product Type, Mode, Application, End User - Analysis and Forecast, 2020-2031" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The global capillary electrophoresis market was valued at $318.3 million in 2020 and is expected to reach $586.9 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.66% during the forecast period 2021-2031.
Market Overview
Capillary electrophoresis encompasses a rapidly evolving range of consumables, software, and systems that facilitate pathogen detection, viral load estimation, antibiotic and antiviral therapy selection, diagnosis of cancer, and other diseases, by the detection and analysis of proteins and nucleic acid sequences.
Capillary electrophoresis also offers prognostic assessments for a wide range of diseases, as well as assistance with treatment selection and monitoring of drug treatment efficacy and is broadly used for nucleic acid analysis and protein analysis applications.
Our healthcare experts have found the capillary electrophoresis market to be one of the stable markets, and the global market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 5.66% during the forecast period 2021-2031.
Factors fueling the growth of the market include strategic initiatives by key market players and increasing adoption of sequencing in various research fields increase in adoption of personalized medicine; despite rapid advanced industry growth, several key issues need to be addressed to facilitate future growth.
Lack of infrastructure and expertise high capital requirement hampering the expansion of global reach uncertain reimbursement scenario further, some of the opportunities, such as government and private support for capillary electrophoresis on large-scale novel diagnostic applications, provide growth to the market.
Within the research report, the market has been segmented on the basis of product type, mode, application, end user, and region. Each of these segments covers the snapshot of the market over the projected years, the inclination of the market revenue, underlying patterns, and trends by using analytics on the primary and secondary data obtained.
Competitive Landscape
The exponential rise in the prevalence of infectious diseases and various types of cancer on the global level has created a buzz among companies to invest in advanced technologies such as molecular diagnostics.
Based on region, North America holds the largest share, owing to improved healthcare infrastructure, rise in per capita income, and improvised reimbursement policies in the region. However, the Asia-Pacific and Europe regions are anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.
QIAGEN, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Agilent Technologies, Inc., Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Danaher, Bio-Techne, PerkinElmer Inc., Merck KGaA, Promega Corporation, Shimadzu Corporation, Helena Laboratories, BiOptic Inc., LABGENE Scientific SA, Hitachi Ltd., Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
Key Topics Covered:
1 Markets
2 Scope of the Study
3 Research Methodology
4 Market Overview
4.1 Emerging Applications of Capillary Electrophoresis
4.2 Addressable Market Size and Growth Potential
4.3 COVID-19 Impact on Global Capillary Electrophoresis Market
4.3.1 Impact on Market Size
4.4 Competitive Landscape
4.5 Corporate Strategies
4.5.1 Synergistic Activities
4.5.2 Acquisitions
4.5.3 Business Expansion
4.6 Business Strategies
4.6.1 Product Launches
4.7 Market Share Analysis (by Company)
4.8 Growth Share Analysis (by Company)
4.9 Industry Analysis
4.9.1 Legal Requirements and Framework in the U.S.
4.9.2 FDA Regulations
4.9.3 Legal Requirements and Framework in Europe
4.9.3.1 U.K.
4.9.3.2 Germany
4.1 Legal Requirements and Framework in Asia-Pacific
4.10.1.1 China
4.10.1.2 Japan
4.10.1.2.1 Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA)
4.11 Market Dynamics
4.12 Impact Analysis
4.13 Market Drivers
4.13.1 Strategic Initiatives by Key Market Players
4.13.2 Increasing Adoption of Sequencing in Various Research Fields
4.13.3 Increase in Adoption of Personalized Medicine
4.14 Market Restraints
4.14.1 Lack of Infrastructure and Expertise
4.14.2 High Capital Requirement Hampering the Expansion of Global Reach
4.14.3 Uncertain Reimbursement Scenario
4.15 Opportunities
4.15.1 Government and Private Support for Capillary Electrophoresis on a Large Scale
4.15.2 Novel Diagnostic Applications
5 Global Capillary Electrophoresis Market, by Products Type, $Million, 2020-2031
5.1 Overview
5.1.1 Instrument
5.1.2 Consumables
5.1.2.1 Kits
5.1.2.2 Reagents
5.1.2.3 Other Consumables
5.1.3 Software
6 Global Capillary Electrophoresis Market, by Mode, $Million, 2020-2031
6.1 Overview
6.2 Capillary Gel Electrophoresis (CGE)
6.2.1 Capillary Zone Electrophoresis (CZE)
6.2.2 Capillary Electro Chromatography (CEC)
6.2.3 Other Mode
7 Global Capillary Electrophoresis Market, by Application, $Million, 2020-2031
7.1 Overview
7.1.1 Nucleic Acid Analysis
7.1.1.1 DNA Fragment Analysis
7.1.1.1.1 SNP Genotyping
7.1.1.1.2 Gene Editing
7.1.1.1.3 Others
7.1.1.2 RNA/mRNA Analysis
7.1.2 Protein Analysis
8 Global Capillary Electrophoresis Market, by End User, $Million, 2020-2031
8.1 Overview
8.1.1 Academic and Research Institutions
8.1.2 Clinical Laboratories
8.1.3 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies
8.1.4 Other End User
9 Global Capillary Electrophoresis Market, by Region, $Million, 2020-2031
9.1 Overview
9.2 North America
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Europe
9.3.1 Germany
9.3.2 U.K.
9.3.3 France
9.3.4 Italy
9.3.5 Spain
9.3.6 Switzerland
9.3.7 Rest-of-Europe
9.4 Asia-Pacific
9.4.1 China
9.4.2 India
9.4.3 Japan
9.4.4 Australia
9.4.5 South Korea
9.4.6 Rest-of-Asia-Pacific
9.5 Latin America (LATAM)
9.5.1 Brazil
9.5.2 Mexico
9.5.3 Rest-of-Latin America
9.6 Rest-of-the-World (RoW)
10 Markets - Competitive Benchmarking & Company Profiles
- QIAGEN
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
- Agilent Technologies, Inc.
- Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
- Danaher
- Bio-Techne
- PerkinElmer Inc.
- Merck KGaA
- Promega Corporation
- Shimadzu Corporation
- Helena Laboratories
- BiOptic Inc.
- LABGENE Scientific SA
- Hitachi Ltd.
- Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/cuimbf
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As I write this, we've made it to the end of April. By this time, you've made a lot of your big plans for the year, right? Or, are you a fly by the seat of your pants kind of person? Just waiting for whatever wills you to do things? I'm...
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Ahead of a strike of about 5,000 Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital nurses Monday morning, hospitals have been cancelling or postponing surgeries and appointments for the next few days, even though they’ve brought in replacements health care workers during the strike, according to the striking nurses.
“They’ve had to stop all of these surgeries and it’s just unfair to these patients,” said Eileen Pachkofsky, a nurse at Lucile Packard for 16 years and one of the vice presidents for CRONA, who was on the picket line Monday. “In the end, it’s going to affect the patients. If they would just come to the table and realize this, we can move on and be where we need to be.”
The strike marks the first for Committee for Recognition of Nursing Achievement (CRONA) — the union that represents nurses at Stanford and Packard — in more than 20 years and comes after negotiations with Stanford management stalled after the nurses’ labor contracts, covering about 5,000 nurses, expired Mar. 31. Nurses said that Stanford management failed to agree to terms that would inadequately address staff shortages, support patient care and create sustainable nursing careers.
About 93 percent of eligible nurses authorized the strike, which CRONA used to hold a picket line and a 9 a.m. Monday press conference outside Stanford Hospital along Welch Road at Pasteur Drive, according to a statement from the union.
“Nurses are leaving the profession because it’s taking a mental toll on us,” Pachkofsky said. “We’ve been here for a long time and when we see other people are making more than us, it just shows that Stanford doesn’t care and this is how they treat their employees. To us, it just shows us, ‘Why are we putting our lives out there, taking time away from our families, making all these sacrifices?’ and it’s a slap in the face that we don’t get what we deserve.”
Kimberley Reed, a nurse at the cardiac ICU at Stanford Health Care, who was striking Monday, said nurses have left her department to work at hospitals with better staffing.
“The short staffing has really exacerbated the burnout,” she said. “When you’re using high amounts of overtime to staff a unit, it’s just not sustainable. I have nurses who worked up to 14 12-hour shifts in a row. The hospital is okay with that. As long as you keep going in, I don’t think they’ve ever going to find a solution to the problem.”
Stanford and Lucile Packard have scheduled a formal bargaining session Tuesday with its nurses. CRONA gave notice of intention to strike April 13. The union has reiterated its intention of continuing contract negotiations with management.
Stanford nurses are joining a growing movement of other U.S. healthcare workers who have bemoaned the lack of staffing, pay, benefits and quality of life that came to a head during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, 8,000 nurses at 18 Sutter Health facilities staged a one-day strike to call for better staffing after working under an expired contract for 10 months. Health care strikes have also taken place in New York, Massachusetts, Oregon, Alabama and Montana. Last November, Kaiser narrowly averted a strike of 50,000 healthcare workers.
“My husband was in the ICU for the longest time and nurses are doing double the work,” said JoAnn Cook, 61, who lives in one of the Stanford apartments with her husband David.
“They have the right to strike if they feel they’re not being treated well,” she continued. “We had excellent care from the nurses; we know they work hard.”
Cook said because David, who had a lung transplant in October and is now outpatient, is well enough to be outside, she isn’t too worried about the strike.
“We’re worried about everybody else,” she added.
“I think the nurses are under-appreciated so I don’t know honestly what their cause is but I can tell you that more needs to be done for nurses,” said Half Moon Bay resident Paul, a Stanford patient since 2018 who didn’t wish to give his last name.
“Stanford will find a work-around. I’m not worried,” he said about the strike
Nurses at UCLA Medical Center and UCSF Medical Center are planning to hold press conferences and rallies Wednesday to call on the University of California to address staffing shortages and patient safety, according to the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU) in a Monday statement.
“Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses have been outraged as we have watched our hospitals fail to provide the basic resources to protect us, such as personal protective equipment and adequate RN staffing,” said David Yamada, a registered nurse at UCLA. “For the past two years, management has publicly called us heroes while at the same time failing to adequately address the ongoing needs of the frontline staff and continuously violating our contract protections.”
Nurses say profits have spiked at Stanford and other health systems, even during the ongoing pandemic. According to the university’s 2021 annual report, revenues at the two hospitals exceeded expenses by $845 million, compared with $107 million in 2020 — although that was partially due to one-time federal relief grants.
There is also public outcry at the hospitals’ decision to withdraw health benefits for striking Stanford nurses. An online petition by CRONA demanding the hospital to rescind the decision has gotten nearly 30,000 signatures and was delivered Friday to Stanford and Packard CEOs, David Entwistle and Paul King, the striking nurses said.
In an e-mail Sunday evening, hospital representatives updated a Friday statement, saying the strike is “a serious event that is disruptive to our patients, families, and colleagues” and saying that they will continue trying to reach a contract, but would only pay for striking staff health coverage through COBRA: “Our hospitals’ employer-paid premiums for health benefits are only provided to employees who are actively engaged in working for the hospitals. This standard practice is not unique to our hospitals and applies to any of our employees who are not working, are on unpaid status, and are not on an approved leave.”
“We have worked diligently to reach a mutually acceptable contract agreement and have made meaningful progress at the bargaining table so far,” said Stanford Health Care chief nurse executive and vice president of patient care services Dale Beatty and Stanford Children’s Health senior vice president of patient care and chief nursing officer Jesus Cepero.
“We’ve offered an enriched comprehensive proposal that features only enhancements for our nurses, including wage increases that will keep our nurses among the highest paid nurses in the nation, greater retention bonuses in the first year, funds to help repay loans incurred while seeking a nursing degree, increased access to paid time off for new nurses, and a new program for retention-incentive payments for our nurses working in units with higher vacancy rates and hard-to-fill positions.”
“Shame on you Stanford,” Reed said, regarding Stanford’s comments regarding the impact of the strike on patients. “We’re doing this because we want to provide safe care and we want the safety for our patients. We are tired of the status quo. They can say all they want but we’re saying enough is enough.” | https://www.advocate-news.com/2022/04/25/thousands-of-stanford-packard-childrens-nurses-begin-strike-to-demand-for-better-staffing-mental-health-support/ | 2022-04-28T09:14:55Z | https://www.advocate-news.com/2022/04/25/thousands-of-stanford-packard-childrens-nurses-begin-strike-to-demand-for-better-staffing-mental-health-support/ | true | 12 |
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Five ‘exotic’ monkeys and a wallaby were rescued while being smuggled into Assam’s Kamrup district and a person was arrested in connection, forest officials said on Thursday.
Acting on a tip-off, a team led by North Kamrup Division Range Officer Sangeeta Rani Singha intercepted an Innova vehicle in Hajo on Wednesday night and seized six cages in which the animals were found.
The team arresyed one person while another fled.
The forest and the wildlife officials continued their search and interrogating the detainee to ascertain from where the animals were brought and their ultimate destination.
During the past few years, Assam witnessed seizures of rare and exotic animals which are not found in the mountainous northeastern region.
Forest officials have recovered several exotic animals in southern Assam after being smuggled from Myanmar as Mizoram, Manipur and other northeastern states are being used as corridors.
Myanmar shares a 1,643 km of unfenced border with the states of Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Nagaland.
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VERMILLION — Football player Jack Cochrane, women’s basketball guard Chloe Lamb and women’s soccer goalkeeper Emma Harkleroad took home the top honors Wednesday evening at The Charlies, South Dakota’s annual award ceremony that honors student-athlete achievements during the 2021-22 academic year.
Cochrane swept the Dr. John Van Why Male Athlete of the Year and the Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year awards. Cochrane, who hails from Mount Vernon, Iowa, led South Dakota to the program’s second-ever FCS playoff appearance. He garnered Academic All-America, All-America and All-Missouri Valley first team honors this fall. He also took fourth in the voting for the Missouri Valley Defensive Player of the Year. He finished his career with 39 consecutive starts at linebacker and graduates as the program’s sixth-leading tackler (327).
Lamb garnered the Catie Tobin Female Athlete of the Year award. Lamb, a native of Onida, South Dakota, led the Coyotes to the program’s first NCAA Sweet 16 appearance. She was the Summit League Player of the Year and Summit League Tournament MVP as USD took home Summit regular season and tournament titles. She averaged 15.8 points while shooting at a 46.8 percent clip on the season. Lamb graduates with USD’s career games record (162), ranks third for scoring (1,884), second for 3-pointers (253) and seventh for steals (196).
The men’s athlete of the year award is named for Dr. John Van Why, the University’s former physical education department chair who pushed for the importance of athletics and physical activity in the 1950s. The women’s athlete of the year award is named for Catie Tobin, who was one of the first female track and field athletes to compete for the University of South Dakota.
Harkleroad received the Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year award. Harkleroad, who hails from Geneva, Illinois, clinched the Coyotes’ spot in the Summit League Tournament for the second-straight season. She was an Academic All-American, academic all-Summit League and all-Summit League pick. Harkleroad led the nation in save percentage (.889) with seven shutouts during the fall. Both were single-season school records. She also owns USD’s school record for goals-against average (0.94).
Triathlete Maddie Lavin (Vermillion, S.D.) was the recipient of the Colonel Wales Award, which recognizes the most outstanding student-athlete from the state of South Dakota.
Men’s golfer Max Schmidtke (Sheboygan, Wisconsin) and women’s basketball player Grace Larkins (Altoona, Iowa) were named Male and Female Rookies of the Year, respectively. Schmidtke led the Coyotes on the course this spring with a 73.3 scoring average. Larkins was the Summit’s Sixth Woman of the Year after averaging 6.5 points off the bench for the Coyotes.
Director of Track and Field Lucky Huber collected the Coach of the Year recognition after his women’s track and field program made history this indoor season, ending NDSU’s 14-year-run as Summit League Indoor Track and Field Champions.
Both the Outstanding Team of the Year and the Performance of the Year awards went to women’s basketball following the program’s historic run to the NCAA Sweet 16.
The Courage Award was presented to men’s golfer Ian Johnston (Swisher, Iowa) for his promotion of mental health awareness and substance abuse prevention.
Men’s cross country and women’s volleyball picked up the Dr. Jack Powell and Dr. Tina Keller Leader of the Pack Awards for Academic Excellence. The squads posted the top GPAs for the 2021 calendar year, with volleyball recording the top women’s GPA of 3.68 and cross country posting the top men’s GPA of 3.41.
The Student-Athlete Choice Award, presented annually to a member of the athletic department staff, went to athletic trainer Mandy McCarthy.
A complete list of award winners follows:
Dr. John Van Why Award (Male Student-Athlete of the Year): Jack Cochrane, Football
Catie Tobin Award (Female Student-Athlete of the Year): Chloe Lamb, Basketball
Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Jack Cochrane, Football
Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Emma Harkleroad, Soccer
Colonel Wales Award (Most Outstanding Athlete from South Dakota): Maddie Lavin, Triathlon
Male Rookie of the Year: Max Schmidtke, Golf
Female Rookie of the Year: Grace Larkins, Basketball
Courage Award: Ian Johnston, Golf
Coach of the Year: Lucky Huber, Track and Field
Outstanding Team of the Year: Women’s Basketball
Performance of the Year: Women’s Basketball defeats Baylor to advance to the NCAA Sweet 16
Student-Athlete Choice Award: Mandy McCarthy, Athletic Training
Dr. Jack Powell Leader of the Pack Award for Academic Excellence: Men’s Cross Country
Dr. Tina Keller Leader of the Pack Award for Academic Excellence: Volleyball
Coyote Character Awards: Aimee Adams, Volleyball; Haley Arens, Outdoor Track & Field; Ella Byers, Cross Country; Andrea Cernuda, Triathlon; Jack Cochrane, Football; Caden DeLay, Swimming & Diving; Lindsay Farrell, Soccer; Molly Fossen, Golf; Merga Gemeda, Cross Country; Holly Gerberding, Indoor Track & Field; Damani Hayes, Basketball; Gabbi Holbert, Softball; Maren Iverson, Swimming & Diving; Chloe Lamb, Basketball; Max Schmidtke, Golf; Jessie Sullivan, Indoor Track & Field; Eesha Varma, Tennis; Jacob Waymire, Outdoor Track & Field | https://www.yankton.net/sports/article_524a584c-c696-11ec-b19d-7789e97a22f5.html | 2022-04-28T09:31:08Z | https://www.yankton.net/sports/article_524a584c-c696-11ec-b19d-7789e97a22f5.html | true | 1 |
Did you ever think when you announced you’d retire at the end of the season that it might end with a European trophy in your hands?
Did I imagine it, yes? Did I think it would happen, probably no! This season for me, after announcing it would be my last, has been pretty special, but as I keep saying, it's not over yet. We've got an incredible game tomorrow night and then we've got another, bigger game in a week's time, and to be able to enjoy that with the fans and players who have got us to this position, and the whole staff at this place and at the stadium, is an incredible achievement and something we're all looking forward to.
As someone who has been involved in so many different teams, what makes this group of players so special, why have you all managed to get to where you are?
I think sometimes you get an incredible mix of talent, hard work, and honesty. A group of players that have no egos and work for each other. A manager that doesn't let anything slide - he demands hard work. And there's a philosophy in place at the football club now that if you don't work hard, you don't play and I think we've seen that in the last 18 months or two years since he's been back and that's worked. But we've also got some very, very good players that help out along the way and, as I said, it’s a credit to the players who got us into this position.
How do you stop yourself from getting ahead of yourself in regards to lifting a European trophy?
For myself, I wouldn't be disrespectful to a club like Frankfurt - a fantastic football club. Any team that beats Barcelona you need to respect. I would be lying, and I think any player in the world would be, when they say they don't think about it. The thought of lifting the Europa League at the end of this incredible season would be dream-come-true stuff. I knew we had a great squad, an honest squad, and I believed we could do something special, but a semi-final and the cup games we've had, to beat Man City and Man United, we've had some great cup experiences, but this one now tops everything.
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What’s the mindset to make sure you’re not chasing the tie in Frankfurt?
I think if you look at it how we've looked at every game this season, going into every game with no detail overlooked from the opposition. The way the manager approaches every game is the same. We've looked at Frankfurt since we've played Chelsea on Sunday and we'll look at them again in the morning, and obviously get ready for the game. I'm pretty sure with the atmosphere tomorrow night and the team we've got, we'll be in the game for when we go to Frankfurt, but you've got to treat every team with respect because you don't get to this position without being a good side.
Would you change your mind on retirement if you won the Europa League and qualified for the Champions League?
I've been asked so many times now [if I'd change my mind on retiring] but the reason we'd get into the Champions League is by winning the Europa League. Winning the Europa League and lifting the trophy, would I come back? No, and that's my honest answer. To end on that would be pretty special. If that did happen, I'd happily come and watch the Champions League games with the Europa League trophy on the next chair! But that's way down the line - it's about concentrating on tomorrow night.
You've had a very long and distinguished career, just where does this moment rank?
In different aspects and different moments I've had, this is probably one of the most important, because at different stages getting promoted or staying in the Premier League is so important, but for pure enjoyment and atmosphere, Sevilla at home would be hard to beat, but tomorrow night will be pretty special. I don't think I've ever looked forward to a game in my career so much, and to be able to celebrate that, in an occasion with my own fans, is pretty special.
You seem to really enjoy playing under David Moyes, what has he brought to the role?
He doesn't lack in honesty! If you're not doing it, he will tell you - and that's me, Declan [Rice], or any other player in the squad. Whether you get on with a manager or not, if they're honest with you, they respect that. The last couple of years he's been back I haven't played as much as I have done in the past because of a few reasons, but my relationship with the boss has not changed. We talk about the team and we talk about football regularly, and it's partly my job as well to stop things getting to his office because he's got a massive football club and a lot of players to manage. As a captain, it's my job to tidy up the rubbish before it gets to him.
Can you win the competition?
Do I think it's possible? Yes. It's gonna be tough. We know that because the three other teams in this situation will be thinking the same. I would never be disrespectful to Frankfurt. Do I believe we can win? Yes. If we play how we know we can play with the resilience and attacking play and defending as a team I think we can win, and with the fans behind us tomorrow night and who will travel to Frankfurt, I have crossed my fingers since we beat Lyon.
Excited at the chance to make West Ham history and go down in the ages?
If we win it, yes! I don't think anyone will care if we don't! I've given my life from the age of eleven to this club through the good times and bad times. There have been some tough times but the one mainstay for the last 18 or 19 years has been myself, so I'm proud of that. I've accumulated the number of games I have but I think winning the competition would be life-changing for all of these players, not just myself. Also, for a club and fanbase that's really stuck with their team and stayed loyal - we get 60,000 every week now - it would be a really good payback for them. These are the good times and you've got to enjoy them.
Have you been surprised by how quickly a transformation has happened since David Moyes came back or is it something you've always felt the potential is there?
I think get players that come into the squad and it sometimes just clicks. You have a group of players who work fantastically together. You have three or four really special players and people like Craig Dawson who come to West Ham - we had Kurt Zouma and Angelo Ogbonna doing well - and you get a few injuries and Daws has been phenomenal this season. You need players like that who pull up their socks. We've got a lot of those players and that's why we've been successful this year.
Are you counting the games left now with retirement on the horizon?
When you wind down your career, the one positive I've had is that it's been ramping up for us, not winding down! We've been away in Europe, we've had the cup games and I've been involved in the Premier League games from the bench, so I haven't really had the chance to think about it. My son's in the academy, I know the staff from top to bottom, I know nearly all the academy players by name, so my affiliation with this club will always be strong. The gaffer's made it clear to me he wants me here, but I do owe it to my family and kids to go away in the summer and have a holiday, because they haven't seen me in the last 20 years!
I'll take some well-earned rest, hopefully as a winner, and then see where we go from there.
You were in tears after Sevilla and Lyon, what was going through your head?
I'm quite an emotional person anyway. I think you've seen it in my career.
Just the thrill of fighting so hard for this club for the last 18 or 19 years, and when you have feelings like that... I know personally how much it means for the West Ham faithful. Wherever you go, I end up talking about West Ham within five minutes. I know how much it means to the people. The emotion comes from deep within, knowing probably a little bit that it's my last season as a West Ham player, and just that it's such a nice feeling to actually win and be successful.
Have you been able to enjoy those moments?
I've actually enjoyed it because we have got a group of players in the dressing room that the fans and I believe in. I can sit there on the bench and be quite excited about what's going to happen in that 90 minutes, to go away to Lyon and Sevilla and put in good performances. I've been lucky enough that the manager's trusted to put me on in these games with 20 or 30 minutes to go, but for me, it's been really enjoyable. It really has. It's busy, but it's been really enjoyable. When you're not playing as much, you tend to appreciate football in a different way. Normally when you win a game, you immediately think you have to win Saturday, but I've really enjoyed it.
Have you been nervous?
I look at football in a completely different way now. There are times the manager asks me what I think during the game and at half-time, I speak to the players, but I'm there if the manager needs me and I've got to be ready to play. That was my main focus this year.
Will Frankfurt be surprised by the noise at the London Stadium?
The Frankfurt fans are a fantastic bunch of fans, I think we've gathered that, especially in Europe over the last few years, but the London Stadium has turned into a fantastic place to play for us. It has taken a bit of time for it to gel, and you need massive nights like we've had this year to cement that home turf, but the games in Europe this season have done that and the boys are so excited for tomorrow night.
Is not playing for England a regret?
The captains during COVID, everything we did, pulling together and earning money for charity, was fantastic, and Troy was one of them. I said on Rio Ferdinand's podcast recently: 'am I gutted I never had an England cap?' Of course, but the way I look at it is that I've had a fantastic career I've had playing for the club I supported as a kid, which every single West Ham fan would want and I was lucky enough to do that, but there are players who had England caps who have not had the career I've had in the Premier League, so what I will say is I don't regret it one bit. I've been lucky enough to live a dream of mine to captain and play for this football club.
Who takes over from you after you’ve gone and picks up the mantle?
At West Ham, I've tried to keep the players and staff at the football club as close as possible. Speaking to other players and staff members who have come here, what we probably lack in facilities, we gain in the culture at the football club with the groundsman, the security boys, the kitchen staff being so close together.
That's one of the biggest things I wanted. It's not just the players who win you football matches, it's the people behind the scenes too. The young players and staff clean the changing rooms now - I don't ask them to do that - so I'm hoping when I leave, that'll carry on as well.
What’s your relationship with Declan Rice like these days?
He loves his football. As a captain, he's made my job and position a lot easier. When you're a senior pro and a young player comes in and takes your place in the team, you could become bitter over that, but for me, with Dec, it's completely different because he trained with us as a 16-year-old kid and from early I knew he was going to be a top player. He's actually even better than what I thought he would be, if I'm honest with you - I would be very surprised if at one point he didn't captain England. He is a true credit to our academy, bringing him through, but also to England, and we should cherish players like that.
Some think he’s overrated, what’s your opinion on that?
My answer to that is obviously they've not watched our games. And also they haven't seen him in training. You realise how good someone is when you train them and you play them yourself. Social media at times can run wild. I think his performances, especially after the EUROS, where he was great and, for me, he was the best player on the pitch in the final 70 minutes. It’s not me being biased, I just truly believe that. And he was one of the only players to come out of the EUROS and perform the way he has done. There's probably only been two or three of them that have come out and done that. Dec found his feet earlier and helped drag this team to the position we’re in now. So he's always gonna have doubters, I'll tell him that all the time. He’ll always have people give him stick because of the position he's in. But he is a true credit to our academy but also to England and we should cherish players like that.
Does a sporting director role appeal to you?
Yes. But because of the way the season has gone, I haven't really had time to think about it. I speak to the manager constantly about the season and games and what I'm going to do after and we both agreed that we will talk about it when we get a chance. He’s got a team to manage and games to think about and so have I. I’ve got a dressing room I need to look after. And when the time's right, I'm pretty sure we'll have a chat. But I think any of the staff at West Ham will tell you that I've got a big influence on a lot that goes on here with the players and with the staff and the club. And I just want things done right and I think the manager appreciates that.
Is there a story behind you cleaning dressing rooms?
One of my friends is the chief executive of Sheffield United and we played there a few away years ago I left my wedding ring in the dressing room. I saw him after and I had to go back to the dressing room to get my ring. When I went back there, the dressing room was a disgrace and it really hurt me. From that day on, I said that would never happen again as long as I'm here.
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South Africa has recorded 6 372 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3776298.
According to data provided by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), this increase represents a 21.1% positivity rate.
"The proportion of positive new cases/total new tested today is 21.1%, and is higher than yesterday at 18.4%. The 7-day average is 18.0% today, and is higher than yesterday at 16.9%," the NICD said on Wednesday.
The majority of new cases are from Gauteng at 49%, followed by Kwa-Zulu Natal at 23%.
The Western Cape accounted for 14%; Free State and Eastern Cape each accounted for 4% respectively; Mpumalanga accounted for 3%; North West accounted for 2%; and Limpopo and Northern Cape each accounted for 1% respectively of the new cases.
The National Department of Health (NDoH) has reported three deaths that occurred in the past 24 - 48 hours, which brings the total fatalities to 100,351 to date.
In terms of hospital admissions, the NDoH said that there has been an increase of 62 admissions in the past 24 hours.
The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 3 638 087 with a recovery rate of 96.3%.
The total number of vaccines administered in the last 24 hours stands at 10, 469 bringing the total number to 34 739 327. | https://allafrica.com/stories/202204280176.html | 2022-04-28T09:38:10Z | https://allafrica.com/stories/202204280176.html | true | 3 |
NEW YORK, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
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Guwahati, April 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that development accelerated in the northeastern region after insurgency and ethic issues were resolved, along with the restoration of peace.
“The Bodo Accord and Karbi Anglong Settlement led to the prosperity of the backward areas of Assam. Problems of the displaced Reang tribals were resolved in Tripura,” Modi said after laying the foundation stones and inaugurating a cluster of educational and various development projects worth over a thousand crores in Karbi Anglong.
The projects include Amrit Dhara Project, and setting up of an agriculture and a veterinary college, along with two model colleges.
“For those youths who shunned violence and deposited arms and ammunition, the government would take steps for their rehabilitation. Former militants are now living with their families with peace and prosperity. The era of violence has largely ended in the region,” Modi noted.
The Prime Minister said that the decades-old inter-state disputes in the northeastern region are being resolved gradually.
He said that museums are being set up in the country to display the sacrifice, dedication and achievements of the tribals.
Saying that 75 “Amrit Sarovar” (ponds) would be constructed in every district of the country and these water reservoirs would facilitate not only water conservation but also enable fish farming and livelihood generation.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other leaders also spoke in the mega rally.
Later in the day, the Prime Minister will address another big rally in Dibrugarh after inaugurating the Dibrugarh Cancer Centre at the Assam Medical College and Hospital.
From Dibrugarh, the Prime Minister would virtually inaugurate seven cancer hospitals and lay the foundation for seven more cancer hospitals across Assam. | https://theshillongtimes.com/2022/04/28/development-accelerated-in-ne-after-resolving-insurgency-issues-pm/ | 2022-04-28T09:42:42Z | https://theshillongtimes.com/2022/04/28/development-accelerated-in-ne-after-resolving-insurgency-issues-pm/ | false | 1 |
Probe into Bible-in-school row hurtful, says Bengaluru archbishop
The archbishop of Bengaluru, Peter Machado, on Thursday expressed his disappointment over the Karnataka government’s launching of an inquiry into the latest Bible row in the southern state.
Machado said no student of any other religion had converted while studying in Christian schools, adding the inquiry into the usage of Bible in schools was painful for him.
“The education department has ordered an inquiry about whether the Bible is used or religion is taught in our (Christian) schools. I feel very hurt. We can bravely say that no student of other religion has become Christian in our school,” the archbishop was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
Also read | Education minister: Bible, Quran religious texts, Gita speaks about values
He further said non-Christian students were not required to read the Bible and no Bible instructions were issued for them. “The education minister said Bhagavad Gita will be introduced next year as its moral education text, while Bible and Quran are supposed to be religious texts so they will not be allowed,” he added.
A fresh row, after the hijab controversy in classrooms, has erupted in Karnataka after it was alleged that a school in Bengaluru had taken an undertaking from parents that they would not object to their wards carrying the Bible to class.
A day ago, Karnataka education minister BC Nagesh said religious texts cannot be part of the curriculum, and Bhagavad Gita was more than just a religious book, unlike the Bible.
“Bible and Quran are not allowed in schools as they are religious texts, and the block education officers have been asked to verify as there are some allegations that institutions run by Christians are asking children to carry Bible in bags and keep it with them during prayer. On their school websites they have asked to admit children only those who accept the Bible. Hence, we will look into these allegations. We are not interfering in their administrative matters,” he said.
Right-wing group Hindu Janajagruti Samiti had first raised the accusations and said the move violated articles 25 and 30 of the Constitution. Soon after, the block education officer arrived at the school to take stock of the situation. "I have come here to get a report from the school authority," he said.
The principal of Clarence High School against whom the allegations were being said advocates were being consulted and the authorities would not break any law.
"We are aware that some people are upset about one of the policies of our school. We are a peace-loving and law-abiding school. We've consulted our advocates on this matter and we'll follow their advice. We won't break the law of the land," Jerry George Mathew told ANI.
(With inputs from agencies) | https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/probe-into-bible-in-school-row-hurtful-says-bengaluru-archbishop-101651134539970-amp.html | 2022-04-28T09:53:00Z | https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/probe-into-bible-in-school-row-hurtful-says-bengaluru-archbishop-101651134539970-amp.html | false | 2 |
CA Sacramento CA Zone Forecast for Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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160 FPUS56 KSTO 280911
ZFPSTO
Interior Northern California Zone Forecasts for California
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
211 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
Spot temperatures and probabilities of measurable precipitation
are for today, tonight, and Friday.
CAZ013-282315-
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County-
Including the city of Shasta Dam
211 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. At lower elevations, a slight chance of rain showers
early in the morning. A slight chance of rain showers early in
the afternoon. A chance of rain showers early in the morning. A
slight chance of rain showers in the late morning and afternoon.
A slight chance of thunderstorms early in the afternoon. Highs
47 to 62 higher elevations...60 to 68 lower elevations.
Prevailing southwest winds up to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear, colder. Lows 28 to 42 higher elevations...37 to
45 lower elevations. Prevailing north winds up to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 58 to 73 higher
elevations...70 to 78 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast
winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers
after midnight. Lows 39 to 53 higher elevations...47 to 55 lower
elevations. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph shifting to the
north after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs
56 to 71 higher elevations...68 to 76 lower elevations.
Prevailing north winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in
the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain
showers. Colder. Lows 35 to 50.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 62 to 77.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows
37 to 52.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs
53 to 68.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder. Lows 33 to 48.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear, warmer. Highs 64 to 79. Lows
37 to 52.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 68 to 83.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
SHASTA DAM 67 43 76 / 20 0 0
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CAZ014-282315-
Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County-
Including the city of Burney
211 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations, a chance of rain
showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. At higher elevations, a chance of
rain showers in the morning. A chance of snow showers until late
afternoon. A slight chance of thunderstorms early in the
afternoon. A slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Highs 44 to 57. No snow accumulation lower elevations...up to
1 inch higher elevations. Prevailing west winds up to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder. Lows 24 to 33. Prevailing west
winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph shifting to the
north after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 58 to 70. Prevailing north
winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 35 to 44. Prevailing
northwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southeast after
midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the
morning, then a chance of rain showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 56 to 69. Light winds
becoming southwest 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows 31 to 39.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 59 to 72.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain
showers. Lows 34 to 44.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs
49 to 62.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 27 to 36. Highs
54 to 69.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34 to 42. Highs
62 to 77.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
BURNEY 55 29 67 / 50 10 0
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CAZ015-282315-
Northern Sacramento Valley-
Including the cities of Redding and Red Bluff
211 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain showers early in
the morning. Highs 66 to 72. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 48. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 74 to 80. North winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 50 to 56. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs
74 to 82. North winds around 10 mph shifting to the southwest in
the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 46 to 52.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 76 to 84.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain
showers. Lows 48 to 54.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers.
Highs 68 to 76.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 46 to 56. Highs
72 to 82.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 83 to 89.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
REDDING 70 41 78 / 20 0 0
RED BLUFF 72 45 79 / 10 0 0
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CAZ016-282315-
Central Sacramento Valley-
Including the cities of Chico, Oroville, and Marysville/Yuba City
211 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 68 to 73. East winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 42 to 48. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 76 to 81. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 48 to 54. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain showers in the
afternoon. Highs 78 to 83. Northwest winds around 10 mph shifting
to the south in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 50.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 79 to 84.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 51.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers.
Highs 73 to 78.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy. Lows 50 to
56. Highs 75 to 85.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 90.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
CHICO 71 46 79 / 10 0 0
OROVILLE 70 46 78 / 0 0 0
MARYSVILLE/YUBA CITY 71 44 79 / 0 0 0
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CAZ017-282315-
Southern Sacramento Valley-
Including the city of Sacramento
211 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 67 to 75. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph
shifting to the west in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 43 to 49. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs 73 to 81. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows
46 to 52. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the southwest
after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 76 to 84. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 46 to 51.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 77 to 84.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Highs
73 to 83.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 48 to 55. Highs
74 to 84.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 82 to 89.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
SACRAMENTO 73 47 79 / 0 0 0
SAC EXEC AIRPORT 72 46 78 / 0 0 0
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CAZ018-282315-
Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Including the city of Fairfield/Suisun
211 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs 67 to 73. West winds 10 to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows around 46. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts
up to 30 mph in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs 74 to 80. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 81. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts
up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 48.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 76 to 82.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Highs
74 to 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows around 51. Highs
76 to 82.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
FAIRFIELD/SUISUN 73 44 81 / 0 0 0
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CAZ019-282315-
Northern San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of Stockton and Modesto
211 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 63 to 73. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 41 to 49. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Warmer.
Highs 72 to 80. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 53. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 84. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 44 to 50.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 83.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 46 to 52.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 47 to 56. Highs
72 to 82.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 81 to 90.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
STOCKTON 71 47 80 / 0 0 0
MODESTO 71 48 78 / 0 0 0
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CAZ063-282315-
Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County-
Including the city of Alder Springs
211 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 43 to 58 higher elevations...60 to 68 lower
elevations. Prevailing northwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 29 to 43 higher elevations...40 to
46 lower elevations. Prevailing west winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Warmer. Highs 54 to 69 higher
elevations...71 to 77 lower elevations. Prevailing north winds
5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 39 to 53 higher elevations...50 to 56 lower
elevations. Prevailing west winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
sunny. A chance of rain showers. Highs 51 to 66 higher
elevations...68 to 76 lower elevations. Prevailing west winds
5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder. Lows 37 to 52.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, warmer. Highs 60 to 75.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain
showers. Lows 40 to 55.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers.
Highs 52 to 67.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 37 to 52. Highs 58 to 73.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 44 to 58.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 66 to 81.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
ALDER SPRINGS 51 36 61 / 0 0 0
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CAZ066-282315-
Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-
Including the city of Paradise
211 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers early
in the morning, then partly cloudy in the late morning and
afternoon. Highs 52 to 64 higher elevations...59 to 67 lower
elevations. Prevailing southwest winds up to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 36 to 48. Prevailing west winds up to
10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight. Gusts up to
25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 64 to 76. Prevailing
northeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northwest in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 47 to 57. Prevailing
northwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northeast after
midnight.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers in
the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in
the afternoon. Highs 65 to 77. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain
showers. Lows 43 to 55.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 67 to 79.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain
showers. Lows 44 to 56.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers.
Highs 59 to 71.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 41 to 53. Highs 63 to 78.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 48 to 58.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 73 to 85.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
PARADISE 60 46 70 / 10 0 0
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CAZ067-282315-
Motherlode-
Including the cities of Grass Valley and Jackson
211 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 67. Prevailing south winds up
to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 38 to 46. Prevailing northwest winds up to
10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 64 to 74. Prevailing
northeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northwest in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 51. Prevailing
northwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northeast after
midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain showers in the
afternoon. Highs 66 to 78. Prevailing northeast winds up to
10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain
showers. Lows 44 to 50.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 67 to 77.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 45 to 51.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers.
Highs 61 to 73.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 42 to 50. Highs 64 to 79.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 47 to 55. Highs 71 to
84.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
GRASS VALLEY 58 40 67 / 0 0 0
JACKSON 62 43 69 / 0 0 0
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CAZ068-282315-
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
Including the cities of Chester and Quincy
211 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. At lower elevations, a chance of rain showers early in
the morning. A slight chance of snow showers late in the morning.
A slight chance of rain showers in the late morning and early
afternoon. At higher elevations, a chance of rain showers early
in the morning. A chance of snow showers in the morning. A slight
chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 36 to 51 higher
elevations...44 to 57 lower elevations. No snow accumulation
lower elevations...up to 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level
5500 feet. Prevailing west winds up to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder. Lows 20 to 35 higher
elevations...25 to 40 lower elevations. Prevailing west winds
5 to 15 mph shifting to the north after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 50 to 65 higher
elevations...56 to 70 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast
winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows 34 to 49. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the east after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the
morning, then a chance of rain showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 47 to 62 higher
elevations...54 to 68 lower elevations. Prevailing south winds up
to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain
showers. Lows 32 to 47.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 55 to 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 32 to 47.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers.
Highs 46 to 61.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder. Lows 28 to 43.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 56 to 71. Lows 32 to
47.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 61 to 76.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
QUINCY 57 27 71 / 10 0 0
CHESTER 54 27 66 / 20 0 0
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CAZ069-282315-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
Including the city of Blue Canyon
211 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 37 to 52 higher elevations...49 to 59 lower
elevations. Prevailing southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph...except southwest 15 to 30 mph over ridges.
.TONIGHT...Clear, colder. Lows 20 to 35 higher elevations...33 to
43 lower elevations. Prevailing west winds 5 to 15 mph shifting
to the northeast after midnight. Gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 50 to 65 higher
elevations...60 to 70 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast
winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 45 higher elevations...
41 to 51 lower elevations. Prevailing northwest winds up to
10 mph shifting to the east after midnight. Gusts up to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain showers in the
afternoon. Highs 48 to 63 higher elevations...61 to 71 lower
elevations. Snow level above 8000 feet. Prevailing southeast
winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
Gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain
showers. Lows 32 to 47.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 54 to 69.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 33 to 48.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow
showers. Highs 48 to 63.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder. Lows 30 to 45.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Clear. Highs 58 to 73. Lows 33 to
48.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
BLUE CANYON 47 35 60 / 0 0 0
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Jurgen Klopp ‘in talks over new Liverpool contract in huge U-turn’ after revealing plans to quit in 2024
JURGEN Klopp has reportedly opened talks with Liverpool about extending his contract in a shock turnaround.
The Reds boss previously stated his intention to leave when his current deal expires in 2024 but he now looks set to stay at Anfield for more than a decade.
According to the Daily Mail, Klopp feels revitalised and that he could serve as Liverpool boss for a few more years.
Owners Fenway Sports Group are keen to take advantage of Klopp's change of heart and come to an agreement over a new deal soon.
It is a big U-turn for the Liverpool boss, who stated in March that 2024 would be the right time for him to depart.
But now preliminary discussions are underway, with Klopp's agent Marc Kosicke seen at Anfield during Liverpool's 2-0 win over Villarreal on Wednesday.
Also in attendance was FSG president Mike Gordon, whom Klopp also has a close relationship with.
Klopp is loved on the red side of Merseyside and could lead his side to a historic quadruple this year.
He has transformed the club and has been rewarded with two contract extensions since taking over in 2015.
Klopp led Liverpool to their sixth Champions League trophy in 2019, beating Spurs 2-0 in the final in Madrid.
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The Reds then won the Uefa Super Cup and Fifa Club World Cup in 2019, before finally landing the Premier League title in 2020, their first domestic league title since 1990.
Klopp also won the Carabao Cup against Chelsea earlier this year, and faces the Blues again in the FA Cup final in May as Liverpool chase an unprecedented quadruple.
His contract extensions have seen Klopp's salary rise to a reported £16million.
That makes him the second-highest earner among Premier League managers behind Pep Guardiola and puts him on more than double his compatriot Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea.
There could also be contract extensions for members of Klopp's backroom staff, including assistant boss Pep Lijnders.
The German will also reportedly be keen for coaches Peter Kraweitz, Vitor Matos and goalkeeping coach John Achterberg to receive new deals. | https://www.the-sun.com/sport/5219357/klopp-contract-extension-liverpool-talks/ | 2022-04-28T09:56:28Z | https://www.the-sun.com/sport/5219357/klopp-contract-extension-liverpool-talks/ | false | 5 |
The British Journal of Sports Medicine says it is investigating a body of work published by its former editor-in-chief, neurologist Dr Paul McCrory, in light of “additional allegations of plagiarism” against the world-renowned concussion expert.
The peer-reviewed journal will also review the past four consensus statements published by the global Concussion in Sport Group (CISG), of which McCrory was the lead author, along with a sample of other papers on which he is the first or senior author.
McCrory resigned from his role as chair of the CISG in March after the British Journal of Sports Medicine retracted a 2005 editorial, published while he was editor-in-chief, citing an “unlawful and indefensible breach of copyright” of the work of Prof Steve Haake.
In the months since, he has been accused of copying material in other articles without attribution and reportedly apologised, telling website Retraction Watch that he had requested the papers in question be retracted and “the errors were not deliberate or intentional”.
He has also become the subject of investigations by the AFL, for whom he is a former longtime concussion adviser, and Australia’s medical regulator. McCrory has not responded to questions about the allegations from Guardian Australia.
In a statement on its website, the BJSM, which is published by the Britain-based BMJ Group, said it was prepared to take action should the additional allegations turn up further instances of plagiarism.
“BMJ recently retracted ‘The time lords – measurement and performance in sprinting’, authored by former BJSM editor-in-chief Dr Paul McCrory, due to what was established by BMJ’s Research Integrity team as unlawful and indefensible breach of copyright,” the statement read.
“We are aware of additional allegations of plagiarism against Dr McCrory that have since been brought forward. BMJ and BJSM take these allegations very seriously. The BMJ Research Integrity team is currently examining these allegations and will act accordingly when the investigation is complete.”
McCrory, who is also an honorary associate with the prestigious Florey Institute for medical research in Melbourne, was editor-in-chief of the BJSM from 2001 to 2008. He has published hundreds of articles in journals including that publication.
“The BMJ Research Integrity team is investigating all allegations as well as a sample of other papers in which he is the first or senior author,” the statement said.
“We understand that Dr McCrory has resigned from his leadership position in the Concussion in Sport Group (CISG) as well as his role as part of the Scientific Committee of the International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport.
“BJSM has published five iterations of the consensus statement from these consensus conferences (Vienna 2001, Prague 2004, Zurich 2008, Zurich 2012, Berlin 2016). Dr McCrory is first author on the latter four statements.
“These will also be reviewed by the BMJ Research Integrity team. Whether Dr McCrory’s actions affected the content of prior statements is the purview of the Scientific Committee appointed by CISG.”
The CISG is an international body of experts who have met every four years since 2001 to provide sporting codes around the world with blueprints on how to manage head injury, and is funded by the International Olympic Committee, Fifa and World Rugby among others.
The consensus statements it produces have been used to inform the concussion management policies of professional leagues including the NFL, World Rugby and the AFL, and is responsible for developing the standardised SCAT5 tool used by doctors to evaluate head injuries in athletes aged 13 and over.
McCrory is the lead author of four of the five consensus statements, which have been plagued by criticism for allegedly not being informed by strong evidence. The most recent of these statements, issued in 2016, does not acknowledge “a cause-and-effect relationship” between repeated concussion or sub-concussive impacts and the neurodegenerative disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Last year a group of academics, researchers, clinicians and carers argued the CISG’s consensus statement process has consistently underplayed the risks.
McCrory has been a high-profile public spokesperson about concussion in sport globally. He has also on multiple occasions expressed doubts over the relationship between concussion and CTE, and his resignation has prompted questions about the quality of evidence behind some concussion policies.
Earlier in April the AFL announced that senior lawyer Bernard Quinn QC would lead an independent review into concussion advice and medical research provided to the league and its players by McCrory.
Following the plagiarism allegations, there has been a growing push for better concussion research. A study published in the Journal of Concussion by researchers in Canada analysed the most widely cited concussion consensus statements and guidelines, finding they were not informed by strong and well-designed clinical trials, known as randomised control trials.
The researchers included in their analysis those four CISG concussion in sport consensus statements authored by McCrory.
“There remain many unanswered questions about how concussion can best be prevented, diagnosed, managed, and treated,” the authors of the analysis wrote.
“A review of widely-cited concussion consensus statements demonstrates that best practice in concussion management is still largely informed by moderate-level evidence … calls for further high-quality evidence have been made in order to form definitive clinical guidelines.”
A separate study led by Monash University in Melbourne published in April found the brains of amateur Australian rules footballers are still recovering two weeks after receiving a concussion.
The study, published in the journal Sports Medicine Open, adds to growing concern that sports-related concussion guidelines that allow players to return to competition 11 days (NRL) or 12 days (AFL) after they have been concussed may be inadequate.
Associate Prof David Wright, from the university’s department of neuroscience, used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to measure structural changes, oxygen consumption and blood flow in the brains of concussed male and female amateur Australian rules players.
The 13 athletes in the study underwent the MRIs after being cleared to return to play following the mandatory 12-day recovery period. They were compared to a group of 16 control group Australian footballers who had not had a sports-related concussion for the previous three months or more.
Despite the recently concussed Australian footballers being cleared to play, the study found evidence that the athletes’ brains had not yet fully recovered.
“We found evidence of residual injury in the white matter of the brain as well as a trend for reduced blood flow in the brains of those who had had a recent concussion and been deemed fit to return to play,” Wright said.
White matter changes and repeated head injury have been linked to the development of mental illness and an increased risk of suicidal ideation. White matter degradation has also been seen in athletes with no other conditions, such as heart disease or diabetes, that might explain it, as in the case of the late AFLW player Jacinda Barclay.
A joint article written by neuropathologists and neuroscientists, published in the Medical Journal of Australia following McCrory’s resignation from the CISG, said: “McCrory’s downfall has cast doubt over international consensus guidelines for the management of head injury in sport, and focused a bright light onto conflicts of interest in sports medicine within elite/professional sports”.
A co-author of the article, La Trobe University neuroscientist Associate Prof Alan Pearce, said although the AFL had announced a review of McCrory’s concussion work and medical advice, attitudes around concussion still needed to change.
Pearce, who has previously spoken of his difficulties with the AFL when he tried to study the impact of concussion on former players, said it was now clear the resolution of symptoms was not enough to clear a concussed player to return to the field. More rigorous research was needed and should be funded to better understand what concussion recovery looks like, he said. | https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/apr/28/new-investigation-into-allegations-of-plagiarism-against-concussion-expert-paul-mccrory | 2022-04-28T09:57:07Z | https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/apr/28/new-investigation-into-allegations-of-plagiarism-against-concussion-expert-paul-mccrory | true | 1 |
Companies across the globe are fleeing Russia in an unprecedented display of corporate solidarity with their governments, appalled over the invasion of Ukraine.
More than 750 multinational businesses so far have said they’re curtailing, suspending or severing ties to Russia, more than triple the number that abandoned South Africa over apartheid in the 1980s.
Many corporate statements announcing the decisions have emphasized humanitarian aspects and unity with the Ukrainian people. For example, Pepsi suspended soda sales in Russia, describing events in Ukraine as “horrific”; Ford Motor Co cited Russia’s “threats to peace and stability” in pausing operations at its three plants in the country and Ikea closed its stores there and called the war a “human tragedy.”
Detractors of this type of corporate do-goodery have dismissed it as “virtue signaling,” implying there is an ulterior motive to the grandstanding. As scholars of corporate social responsibility, we believe altruism can play a role in corporate decisions like these, but – as virtual signaling suggests – other more profit-focused drivers are usually at work, especially given the stakes when deciding to abandon an entire country.
In this case, the common theme we see for many companies is the “great resignation” – and the fight to attract increasingly picky, younger Gen Z and millennial workers, who say they want to work for socially responsible brands.
A weighty decision
A company’s decision to entirely sever its operations in a country is seldom taken lightly.
In leaving Russia, companies will incur significant costs from abandoning equipment, stores and factories, or even an entire workforce. For example, Exxon said it expected to lose US$4 billion in assets over its decision to exit Russia, while McDonald’s restaurant closures will cost the company $50 million per month.
And there’s no knowing when the companies leaving Russia will be able to return – if ever.
Yet that isn’t stopping hundreds of companies from making the difficult decision to back away. Amid their condemnations of the invasion and expressions of solidarity with the Ukrainian people, many companies have also acknowledged clear business-related reasons.
Appliance maker Whirlpool cited the security of its workers, Japanese automaker Toyota blamed logistical and supply-chain hurdles and video streaming company Netflix said troubles with payment processing will strain operations.
Growing power of workers
While these practical reasons, along with the moral concerns, could be enough to drive the exodus, we believe the great resignation, in which record numbers of workers are quitting their jobs, is amplifying all these other risks of staying in Russia.
Roughly 47 million US workers voluntarily left their jobs in 2021, accounting for well over a quarter of the civilian labor force, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. More than 4.5 million quit in November alone, a single-month record, and nearly that many continued to hand in their notices in early 2022.
It’s not just a US phenomenon. Many other countries are experiencing similarly high rates of workers voluntarily quitting their jobs.
This trend has shifted bargaining power to employees, and companies are struggling to acquire skilled workers to fill vacant positions. Employees are demanding higher pay and more benefits, and some are rethinking their careers so that their work is more aligned with their values.
Another sign of the shift in power is the recent success of youth-led labor organizing efforts. A growing number of Starbucks locations are becoming unionized, while Amazon had its first US-based union after workers on Staten Island in New York City voted to form one in April 2022.
Starbucks and Amazon have both suspended operations in Russia.
Some industries are experiencing especially high employee attrition rates, including management consulting and oil and gas, according to a recent article in MIT Sloan Management Review. The attrition rate measures how many workers are lost and not replaced over a period of time.
Management consulting, in which a talented workforce is vital, for example, saw an attrition rate of 16% over the six-month period researchers looked at, or over five times the national average.
Employees demand solidarity with Ukraine
This is why it wasn’t a surprise to us that companies in these labor-strained industries either were among those that severed ties with Russia or quickly did so after facing criticism from employees.
IT consultant Accenture, with nearly 700,000 employees, seemed to set the tone for what would be expected of companies in its industry when on March 3, 2022, it said it was discontinuing all business in Russia.
“Accenture stands with the people of Ukraine and the governments, companies and individuals around the world calling for the immediate end to the unlawful and horrific attack on the people of Ukraine and their freedom,” it wrote.
Competitors McKinsey and Boston Consulting Group initially planned more timid withdrawals by cutting ties with the Russian government but continuing to honor existing private contracts.
But after current and former employees of both companies took to social media to call out their perceived soft stance and even cowardice on Russia, the companies quickly reversed course by announcing they were pulling out completely.
All the other consulting giants have done the same, including Bain, Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC.
The big Western oil companies have similarly faced employee pressure to exit Russia, with workers going so far as to refuse to offload Russian oil and gas onto their docks. This comes on top of governments pushing companies to take steps that go beyond the sanctions.
In severing ties, companies such as BP, Shell and Exxon have abandoned significant assets in Russia, which will result in huge losses on their balance sheets.
Short-term costs for long-term gains
But accepting these short-term losses appear to be worth it to avoid larger ones down the road.
Recruiting and retaining a talented workforce is an important driver of a company’s long-term profitability.
Training new workers is costly, and the best talent is always hard to recruit – a challenge made worse by the great resignation. Survey after survey has shown workers are increasingly driven by a sense of purpose and expect their companies to reinforce their values.
No company that we know of explicitly cited issues related to the great resignation as a driver of its decision to leave Russia. And industries with high attrition rates and vocal workforces such as Big Tech haven’t seen complete withdrawals.
In some cases, such as with Apple, Alphabet and Meta, they’ve suspended some operations but are trying to keep doing business in part because they play important roles in providing free information to Russian citizens to counter Kremlin propaganda.
Every company and every industry has its own unique analysis to go through based on exposure to business and reputational risk in Russia. We believe the great resignation compounds this risk, in some cases significantly. And employees are increasingly reporting feeling stressed out over Ukraine.
Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has been condemned almost universally in the West. Given that, many of the companies that severed ties – while sacrificing short-term profits – likely knew that staying would have been far more harmful for their brand, not only with customers but their employees as well.
Steven Kreft, Clinical Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, Indiana University and Elham Mafi-Kreft, Clinical Associate Professor of Business Economics, Indiana University.
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SANDUSKY, Ohio — We may be a full 6 months until the November midterm elections, but you've likely already seen some of the campaigns for candidates running for office in our state and across the country.
Nationwide campaign spending could reach levels only seen in presidential election years in 2022.
This year's election will decide, among other things, who controls Congress, which will impact everything from health care to climate policy over the next two years of the Biden presidency.
SPEAKING WITH AMERICAN VOTERS:
There are two ways to get the pulse of the country ahead of an election. You could listen to pundits or read polling, which shows the economy a top concern and President Biden's numbers lower than where they were when he took office.
Or you could go out and talk with voters in places that will ultimately decide the election. We chose the latter and headed to Sandusky, Ohio.
The Cook Political Report, which ranks what races are the most competitive nationwide, lists the House district around Sandusky as one of the most competitive
It's currently listed as a toss-up as Ohio debates redistricting.
COFFEE WITH THE LOCALS:
A college roommate of mine who lives in Sandusky suggested Mr. Smith's Coffee House for a chance to meet people. Here we found Republicans and Democrats. More importantly, we found voters of all ages.
Midterm elections tend to be referendums on the current President and that is why Hailey Swanger's opinion is interesting. She's 24 and is a nurse. She voted for the President in 2020. Housing is on her mind.
"I voted for him and personally I don't feel he is doing a great job," Swanger told me over a coffee.
"I have a good job and everything right now but like I hardly make anything to save enough money to buy a house," Swanger said.
"Do you think owning a house is obtainable in the near future for you?" Our Joe St. George asked Swanger.
"No," Swanger replied.
Another voter who cast a ballot for President Biden in the last election is Sally Shenberger.
Sally is 86 and still works part-time with some of her friends at nearby Cedar Point. Sally likes what Democrats and President Biden have done regarding the pandemic.
"He has taken care of the vaccines," Shenberger said.
However, the pump price worries her and is driving her vote.
"Inflation is not the way it should be, the gasoline. I drive 36 miles one way to get to work," Shenberger said.
Not every past Biden supporter here is frustrated though.
"Obviously we all have differences in opinions," Mark Harper, a coworker of Sally's told St. George.
He says the people in charge deserve more credit than they are getting.
"He only has so much ability to control gas prices," Harper added.
As for Republicans grabbing coffee.
"I voted for the other guy," John Rohrbacher said.
Rohrbacher hopes his beloved GOP focus on health care issues more, specifically prescription drugs.
"My regular prescription is $1,400 a month for one," Rohrbacher said.
"How do you afford that?" St. George asked.
"I can't," Rohrbacher said.
ISSUES NOT MENTIONED
One thing that was obvious is that a lot of the issues that are talked about on partisan talk shows didn't come up during coffee.
"Do you ever think of January 6th," St. George asked Swanger.
"No," Swanger replied.
"It's not one of my major things," Shenberger said.
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For Kenya's birds of prey, power lines are a deadly enemy
the vast majority is electrocution." Many are killed outright by the shock, both via direct collision with power lines or from perching, which insulation reduce. Kenya's population of augur buzzards, historically one of its most common birds of prey has plunged 91% over 40 years due to electrocution, habitat loss, and poisoning, according to a February study by Thomsett and others published in Biological Conservation.
A blindfold calms the large black and white augur buzzard as two men glue a prosthetic leg into an insert on her body to replace the one that she lost.
The female is one of many injured birds of prey that turn up at Simon Thomsett's Kenyan rehabilitation center, most of which, like her, have been crippled by electrocution. The problem has progressively grown as Kenya has upgraded its electricity network, replacing wooden poles with steel-reinforced concrete, which can be conductive, and hanging inadequately insulated power lines between them, conservationists say.
That and the lack of deterrent markers along the cables are pushing Kenya's already dwindling bird of prey populations closer to disappearance. "Thirty years ago, the birds were coming in being hit by cars, diseased... or hitting things like clotheslines or ...windows," said Thomsett before/after helping to fit the prosthetic.
"Now we ... the vast majority is electrocution." Many are killed outright by the shock, both via direct collision with power lines or from perching, which insulation reduces.
Kenya's population of augur buzzards, historically one of its most common birds of prey has plunged 91% over 40 years due to electrocution, habitat loss, and poisoning, according to a February study by Thomsett and others published in Biological Conservation. Over the same period, hooded vultures are down 88% and long-crested eagles by 94%, the study said.
The government-run Kenya Power and Lighting Company did not respond to requests for comment. In some parts of South Africa, bird flight diverters have successfully been introduced to reduce instances of such deaths.
"These devices can reduce collisions by over 90% for some species," said Lourens Leeuwner, who manages the wildlife and energy program at South Africa's Endangered Wildlife Trust.
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From inflation to the war in Ukraine, there seem to be plenty of reasons to worry about the economy these days, but things are looking pretty good for the busy Hotel Haya in Tampa, Florida.
Even with gasoline prices topping $4 a gallon, people are making the drive from neighboring states and flocking to the hotel.
"They've been saving their money during the pandemic, and now they want to get away, wherever it takes them," says the hotel's general manager, Peter Wright.
That may not be obvious when a new economic report card comes out Thursday. The Commerce Department is expected to report little or no growth — or possibly even a contraction — in the nation's gross domestic product for the first three months of this year, a marked contrast from the final months of 2021, which saw some of the fastest growth in decades.
But economists say that's not as worrisome as it might seem. Consumers continue to spend freely, and businesses are still investing, despite the sharp drop in headline GDP growth.
"We should not take that as a signal of the direction of the economy," says Ben Herzon, senior U.S. economist with S&P Global Market Intelligence. "If we peel back a couple of layers and just look at underlying domestic demand, the economy looks to be picking up a little bit of steam."
Take Tampa. More than three-quarters of the city's hotel rooms were booked in mid-April, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to hospitality analysts at STR.
Strong demand has pushed the average nationwide price of a hotel room up more than 14% from 2019.
"We see a lot of staycations as well," Wright says. "There was a lot of pent-up demand, so we see a lot of local people coming for a few nights and enjoying the restaurant and the pool. They're looking to spend money."
"Buy and buy and buy"
While the omicron wave of coronavirus infections discouraged some people from traveling and eating out in the first weeks of the year, that has given way to what Herzon calls a "COVID spring."
"People are taking their masks off," he says. "They're getting back to consuming the services they were consuming before the pandemic. That's a pretty powerful push that will help to propel consumer spending — and GDP broadly — higher into the second half of the year."
At the Tulip Festival in Wamego, Kan., last weekend, Becky Rawls-Riley was showcasing a colorful collection of custom hats and scarves she makes.
"Everybody's back, which is great," she says.
Craft festivals are returning after a one- or two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that's a relief for Rawls-Riley, who depends on the events for both sales and customer feedback.
Sales were "gung-ho" in February, she says, but seemed a little softer in March and April.
"There are some who will buy and buy and buy," she says, while others are "watching their pennies."
Not everything is rosy, of course
That's not to say the economy is without challenges. Supply chains are still tangled, and employers are still struggling to find enough staff.
Rawls-Riley, for example, invested in new display racks this year, as well as industrial sewing equipment, but both were delayed by supply chain bottlenecks.
"If you can make a product but you can't display it so someone sees what you have, you're in trouble," she says. She also increased her prices to offset the rising costs of cotton, polyester and spandex, as well as higher wages for her employees.
"You can't hold your price forever," she says. "It's just not possible."
A survey of small-business owners by SCORE, a nonprofit business-mentoring service, found that two-thirds were facing rising costs from vendors and suppliers and that more than half had raised their own prices, on average by about 11%.
At Hotel Haya, Wright has also wrestled with rising expenses and the challenge of recruiting workers. Hotels and restaurants have been adding workers at a rapid clip in recent months, but the industry still employs about 1.5 million fewer people than it did before the pandemic.
"A lot of people left our industry for a lot of reasons," Wright says. "We have to be more creative than we've ever been in the past because there's such a shortage in the hospitality industry."
Inflation is still a headache
With strong demand and a tight labor market, the U.S. economy is considerably hotter than Thursday's GDP figure might suggest — too hot, in fact, for the Federal Reserve.
With annual inflation hitting a four-decade high last month, the central bank has begun raising interest rates in an effort to cool demand. The Fed is trying to rein in prices without tipping the economy into recession.
"That's our goal," Fed Chair Jerome Powell said during a panel discussion last week. "I don't think you'll hear anyone at the Fed say that's going to be straightforward or easy."
The Fed raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point in March, and it's expected to follow that with a half-point increase next week. Higher borrowing costs are already weighing on the housing market, where mortgage rates now exceed 5%.
Pandemic lockdowns in China could also slow economic growth, potentially dragging out stubborn supply chain challenges and putting more upward pressure on inflation.
Economist Mark Zandi of Moody's Analytics has lowered his forecast for GDP growth this year to about 3% from the 4% he was projecting in January.
Still, he says the U.S. economy has proved remarkably resilient to one challenge after another.
"There's a lot of cash sitting in people's bank accounts, and that should help them continue to spend and navigate any kind of storm that's blowing through," Zandi says. "And clearly the Russian invasion and the higher gasoline and food prices and inflation is a storm."
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Aung La N Sang is very proud of his Brumese roots. A deep part of that heritage is the ancient martial art of lethwei.
The 36-year-old is one of the OG's of ONE Championship, having first stepped inside the circle in 2014. Back then, the organization focussed primarily on mixed martial arts. It's now home to a multitude of disciplines. In March, the promotion hosted its first mixed-rules fight as Demetrious Johnson took on Rodtang in alternate rounds of Muay Thai and MMA.
Aung La N Sang has expressed interest to compete in a similar match but with lethwei brought into the mix. Speaking in an interview with SCMP MMA he said:
"For sure [I'd do it]. Or if they do like a lethwei-style MMA fight where you can headbutt too."
'The Burmese Python' was then asked about training with 'King of Lethwei' Dave Leduc. To which he responded:
"That would be amazing. I've trained with him before so it would be great. He's a good dude."
ONE Championship has promoted lethwei fights in the past and ALS has often expressed an interest in wanting to compete in his ancestral home's most beloved martial art one day. A mixed-rules fight could be the perfect introduction.
Aung La N Sang has been working on his ground game
It's no secret that the Sandford MMA man has some of the deadliest hands in ONE Championship. Before losing to Reinier de Ridder, the former champ-champ was riding a streak of five straight knockout victories.
'It's good,' Aung La N Sang explained. 'I'm just getting comfortable again being on the ground. Previously i've been too comfortable on my feet knocking people out. So now i've got to go back to my roots and work on my JiuJitsu, get my JiuJitsu game a little bit better, get my wrestling game a little bit better,' he added.
The former middleweight and light heavyweight king lost both belts to De Ridder. The Dutchman has a black belt in BJJ and Judo, and is arguably the best pound-for-pound fighter in the organization at present. 'The Dutch Knight' stopped by at Aung La's gym recently where the pair did some training together.
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Biden to Visit Japan, S. Korea on May 20-24
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Washington, April 27 (Jiji Press)--U.S. President Joe Biden will visit Japan and South Korea on May 20-24 for talks with leaders of the Asian allies, the White House said Wednesday.
Biden will also attend a summit meeting of the Quad group of Japan, the United States, Australia and India during his first Asia trip since he took office in January last year.
This trip will advance the Biden administration's "rock-solid commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific and to U.S. treaty alliances" with Japan and South Korea, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement.
"The leaders will discuss opportunities to deepen our vital security relationships, enhance economic ties, and expand our close cooperation to deliver practical results," she said.
Biden will visit South Korea first and hold talks with President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol, who takes office on May 10, Japanese and U.S. government sources said.
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Dustin Martin could make AFL return NEXT week in blockbuster clash against Collingwood... as Damien Hardwick claims Tigers star is a 'strong possibility' to feature in Round 8
- Dustin Martin hasn't played for Richmond since Round 1 of this season
- Martin will not make his AFL comeback against the Eagles this weekend
- The 30-year-old returned to training for the first time since his indefinite leave
- Three-time Norm Smith medalist could feature in Round 8 against Collingwood
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says Dustin Martin is a 'strong possibility' to make his AFL return in next week's blockbuster against Collingwood at the MCG.
Martin won't play in Friday night's crunch clash with West Coast in Perth after only recently returning to the club following a stint of personal leave.
The three-time Norm Smith medallist looms as a key cog in Richmond's finals hopes, and Hardwick is optimistic Martin will be ready to play soon.
Dustin Martin is in line to return to the field in Round 8 against Collingwood
'We watched him move around and he moved fine,' Hardwick said on Thursday.
'It'd probably be doing us and him a disservice if we put him out there [against West Coast] without the preparation he needs.
'He's an important player and to be honest half of Dustin Martin is probably going to be better than the vast majority of players.
'But we just want to make sure when we get him back he's ready to go.
Martin will not make his AFL comeback this weekend, Richmond have confirmed
The 30-year-old returned to training this week for the first time since taking indefinite leave
'There's a strong possibility it'll be the Collingwood game but we'll have a better understanding of that next week.'
Martin returned to the Tigers' Punt Road headquarters on Saturday and has joined training with his teammates in recent days.
Hardwick was playful when asked if Martin would return via the VFL.
'Sorry, VFL. He wouldn't even know what that is,' Hardwick joked.
Martin took time away from the game as he was reportedly struggling to come to terms with the death of his father Shane (right) who died in his native New Zealand in December last year
The three-time Norm Smith medallist looked sharp as he returned to training this week
'He'll get a big session tomorrow training-wise, then he'll start to push his case from there.
'We've got to start getting some footy into him. He's been training hard away from the footy club but he hasn't been doing a lot of football work, which is the one thing that can bring players undone.'
Martin stepped away from the club following the round-one loss to Carlton.
The 30-year-old has been grieving the death of his father Shane, who died in New Zealand in December.
Tigers boss Damien Hardwick is confident Martin could be available next week
Hardwick repeatedly said Richmond would give Martin all the time he needed to recover
Hardwick feels Martin is in a better place following the stint of personal leave.
'He'll have his good and his bad days, like most people going through that situation,' Hardwick said.
'At this stage it's more good than bad. We'll just continue to encourage and support and put an arm around him when we need to.
'He's in a lot better space than he has been, which is a real positive for us and I think the footy world in general.'
Martin hasn't played for Richmond since their Round 1 clash against Carlton (above)
The Tigers (2-4) welcomed back co-captain Dylan Grimes, Kane Lambert, Sydney Stack, Maurice Rioli Jnr, and ruckman Ivan Soldo for the match against West Coast.
Veterans Trent Cotchin and Robbie Tarrant were rested, Jack Ross, Rhyan Mansell and Matt Parker were dropped, while Thomson Dow was forced out with a corked thigh.
West Coast (1-5) have been boosted by the return of All-Australian defender Jeremy McGovern, while debutant Greg Clark and former Blue Sam Petrevski-Seton were also named.
Forward Zac Langdon was dropped, while Bailey Williams (hamstring), Elliot.Yeo (concussion), and Luke Foley (COVID protocols) were forced out. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/afl/article-10762805/Dustin-Martin-make-AFL-return-week-blockbuster-clash-against-Collingwood-Round-8.html | 2022-04-28T10:19:46Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/afl/article-10762805/Dustin-Martin-make-AFL-return-week-blockbuster-clash-against-Collingwood-Round-8.html | false | 3 |
KYIV — A Ukrainian soldier holed up in a steel works in Mariupol said his forces would fight for as long as needed and he urged world leaders to find a way to save civilians and the hundreds of troops trapped in Russia's "medieval" siege.
Captain Sviatoslav Palamar, 39, a deputy commander of Ukraine's Azov Regiment, spoke in an interview with Reuters from the steel works that is the last redoubt for the port city's defenders.
Russian forces have reduced large parts of Mariupol to ruins around the vast complex and its underground catacombs, where Palamar and a Ukrainian contingent are making a last stand.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who claimed control of the city last week, said the plant should be sealed off so that "not a fly" could escape.
"As long as we're here and holding the defence... the city is not theirs," Palamar said.
He said heavy fighting still raged and they were constantly being bombed. At one point Russian forces sent in a column of tanks and armoured vehicles and infantry, but the defenders destroyed it. He said tactics were constantly changing.
"The tactic (now) is like a medieval siege. We're encircled, they are no longer throwing lots of forces to break our defensive line. They're conducting air strikes," he said.
Palamar, who is married with one child, refused to give precise details about operations because they could help the enemy. He would not say how much food and ammunition they had left, but that they still had hundreds of fighters.
"Of course our resources aren't infinite and they are running lower with every passing day of intense fighting. The situation is difficult, but we're going to battle and fight for as long as we have to."
He said they had more than 500 wounded fighters, some in serious condition.
"We don't have the conditions to treat them, to carry out really difficult surgery.. medicine is running out, bandages and food and water."
The capture of Mariupol, on the Sea of Azov in the south of the industrial Donbas region, is crucial to Russian efforts to secure a land bridge to the Crimean peninsula it seized from Ukraine in 2014.
Palamar, who is from the western city of Lviv but has lived in Mariupol since 2014, could not say how many civilians were in the steel works, but said they run into the hundreds. They were sheltering in different bunkers to the soldiers, he said.
Mariupol's Azovstal works, one of Europe's biggest metallurgical plants, is a huge industrial complex containing underground chambers and tunnels.
"We bring them (civilians) food and check on their health, but we can't stay with them for obvious reasons: the enemy could stage a provocation and say that...we were hiding behind civilians."
One bunker holding civilians, including children, was hit by intense rocket fire on Tuesday and an elderly woman and man were hurt, he said.
The bearded figure with an intense gaze spoke to Reuters by Zoom. He said he could not turn the camera on the call to show his quarters in case it gave away any intelligence to the Russians.
He accused Russia of disingenuously urging civilians there to evacuate while continuing to shell the area. He called on international organisations like the United Nations or Red Cross to act as guarantors to get the civilians to leave immediately.
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres is in Ukraine and expected to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy later on Thursday after meeting Putin on Tuesday.
Once the civilians are out, Palamar said, the wounded and the dead should be taken back to Ukraine and safe passage secured for the Ukrainian contingent there.
Being taken prisoner was not an option, he said.
"They'll be killed in captivity, they'll be maimed, and that's why we propose having a third party that during negotiations can guarantee their exit from Azovstal,"
He mentioned Turkey or Israel as possible third parties.
Ukrainian forces include the Azov Regiment, national guardsmen, other brigades, marines, sea security forces, border guards and police.
The Azov fighters in the steel works included Russians, Bulgarians, a Crimean Tatar, a Greek, Jews, Catholics and others, he said.
He said his main message to the world was to wake up to the threat from Russia and to stop being soft on Moscow.
"I hope the world now realises its mistake... Everything that our soldiers do here — not only in Mariupol, but on Ukraine's territory — we are convinced we are saving not only Ukraine, but also Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Moldova and Georgia," he said. | https://www.asiaone.com/world/well-fight-long-we-have-ukrainian-fighter-says-mariupol | 2022-04-28T10:21:10Z | https://www.asiaone.com/world/well-fight-long-we-have-ukrainian-fighter-says-mariupol | true | 9 |
David Warner vs KKR stats: Delhi Capitals’ opener loves batting against Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League.
Delhi Capitals will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the league game of the Indian Premier League 2022. The match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
David Warner has been brilliant for the Delhi Capitals this season, and he would want to continue his brilliant form in this game as well. For Kolkata Knight Riders, bowling has been their strength, and Sunil Narine has been their most economical bowler.
David Warner vs KKR stats
David Warner is the highest-scoring overseas player in the history of the Indian Premier League, and he possesses an excellent record against the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Warner has played 25 games against KKR in the IPL, where he has managed to score 976 runs at an average of 44.36, whereas he also has a blistering strike-rate of 145.02. He has smashed two centuries and five half-centuries against Kolkata Knight Riders.
In the last game against KKR, David Warner scored a brilliant knock of 61 runs in 45 games while playing for the Delhi Capitals. The form of David Warner has been great this season.
Yeh Warner hain, jhukega nahi 🔥@davidwarner31 and @RishabhPant17‘s #Pushpa pose was just the perfect way to celebrate the win 😎#YehHaiNayiDilli | #IPL2022 | #DCvPBKS#TATAIPL | #IPL | #DelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/Wl1BoeTAKD
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David Warner vs Sunil Narine IPL records
The battle between Sunil Narine and David Warner can be a treat to watch out for the cricket fans. Narine has been one of the most economical bowlers of the season, whereas David Warner is looking in brilliant form as well.
David Warner has certainly dominated Sunil Narine in the Indian Premier League. He has scored 166 runs in 106 balls against Narine at a strike-rate of 156.60. Narine has been able to dismiss David Warner twice, but it is clear that David Warner loves scoring against Sunil Narine. In overall T20s, Warner has scored 209 runs against Narine at a strike-rate of 149.28.
David Warner has scored 219 runs in IPL 2022 at 54.75, whereas he has a strike-rate of 157.55. Sunil Narine has scalped six wickets this season at an economy of 5.37 | https://thesportsrush.com/cricket-news-david-warner-vs-kkr-stats-david-warner-vs-sunil-narine-ipl-records/ | 2022-04-28T10:25:10Z | https://thesportsrush.com/cricket-news-david-warner-vs-kkr-stats-david-warner-vs-sunil-narine-ipl-records/ | false | 1 |
Two-nil on aggregate but it is only half time, admits Jurgen Klopp
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expressed his delight at securing victory over Villarreal in Wednesday’s crucial Champions League fixture but issued a warning to his side over not getting complacent in the return leg. The Merseyside club secured a 2-0 victory over Villarreal at Anfield on Wednesday.
Villarreal have enjoyed a remarkable run in the knockout stages of this Champions League as they have eliminated Juventus and Bayern Munich in the previous rounds to stake their place in the semifinals of the competition. It didn’t go according to plan for the Spanish side as they travelled to Anfield for the first leg of the tie on Wednesday.
The Spanish side were resolute in the first half as they frustrated Liverpool with their defensive display but things unraveled in the second half. The Merseyside club piled on the pressure in the half and reaped the rewards for their display as Jordan Henderson struck a cross from the right and it take a fortunate deflection off Pervis Estupinan before looping into the back of the net.
Sadio Mane doubled the lead just two minutes later with a toepoke finish after Salah rolled the ball into his path inside the box. The Yellow Submarines did not manage a single shot on target as they struggled to make their mark in the contest.
Liverpool are hoping to claim European glory similar to their triumph in the competition in 2019 although Klopp warned his side not to get complacent ahead of the second leg next week.
"Two-nil on aggregate but it is half time. No more, no less. Nothing has happened yet. If you play a game and are 2-0 at half time, you have to be 100 per cent on alert. We know we will go there and it will be a tricky atmosphere for us. If they beat us 2-0 over there and go to the final they deserve it. If they don't, we deserve it,” Klopp told Sky Sports.
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PRICESMART INC: PRICE ROBERT E (Director, 10%+) Sells 20,000 @ Avg Price: $79.56 (Form4)
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MIDVALE, Utah (AP) _ Overstock.com Inc. (OSTK) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $10.1 million.
On a per-share basis, the Midvale, Utah-based company said it had profit of 21 cents.
The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 24 cents per share.
The online discount retailer posted revenue of $536 million in the period.
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European health officials are investigating an outbreak of salmonella linked to Belgian chocolates that has sickened at least 150 children across the continent, with the increased distribution and consumption over Easter leading to fears of more infections.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said that on March 27, 2022, the United Kingdom notified it of a cluster of cases with monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium sequence type 34 infection.
The outbreak, WHO said, has been epidemiologically and molecularly linked to chocolate produced in Belgium and distributed globally to over 113 countries and territories across all WHO Regions.
To date, a total of 151 genetically related cases suspected to be linked to the consumption of the implicated chocolate products have been reported from 11 countries.
“While 150 of 151 known cases have been reported in Europe, one case has been reported in the United States of America and there is the likelihood of additional cases being reported from other countries given the broad distribution of the products during the Easter holiday which may lead to increased consumption of the implicated product or transportation of the implicated product to additional locations as a result of holiday-related travel," WHO said in the release.
Salmonella bacteria are widely distributed in domestic and wild animals such as through poultry products. In turn, it causes salmonellosis, which is a disease caused by non-typhoidal salmonella bacteria.
Till now, the risk of spread in the WHO European region and globally, the release said, is assessed as moderate until information is available on the full recall of the products.
As per the WHO’s risk assessment, salmonella infections are typically mild and do not require treatment, however, children and elderly individuals are at greater risk for severe complications related to associated dehydration.
“To date, most cases have been in children under 10 years of age which may be due to the implicated product being targeted at children," it said.
While there have been no fatalities associated with the outbreak reported as of 25 April 2022, among the cases with information on symptoms and severity, a high hospitalization rate was observed.
“Further information is needed to allow for a more accurate assessment of the severity associated with this event, including data on symptoms," the UN agency said and added, “given that the identification of existing cases was through advanced molecular techniques, which are not routinely used in all countries, there is a likelihood that some proportion of cases will go undetected."
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High street coffee chain Costa has been praised by shoppers for a free drink you can ask for. There are two versions of the drink - one is free and one costs 60p.
Writing on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains group, Betsy Boo said: "I don’t recall seeing this on the menu but Costa offer a small hot chocolate (Babyccino- be sure to ask for the chocolate version) or frothed milk for 60p drink in or take out, including at train stations. It comes with an optional marshmallow. Perfect child size and the fraction of the cost of their small drinks."
The post caught the attention of fellow parents. Zoë Emma Hannah said: "They can also make them with alternative milk. My little boy has a milk allergy so they make it up with soya milk for him but have other options available too. They always clean down the steamer as well to help with cross contamination. He loves them. The marshmallows and chocolate powder is also milk free so it’s nice he doesn’t have to miss out.
Stacie Whitelaw praised: "They’ve had this for years. They should ask you whether it’s just milk or chocolate you’d like. They make it just the right temperature for little people." Samantha Laura Blood said: "These are great! My little boy loves them - you can have just a milk one or chocolate and get the option of a marshmallow or flake!"
Jay Logan said: "Just so you know, Babiccino is a small frothed milk A chococcino is the chocolate version. Great for little tummies and a cheap small option if you're just visiting to use the loo." Anni Barrett said: "Yep my 4 year old twins love this as the cup is perfect size for them and I also get my free bean lol."
We spoke to Costa who clarified that normal milk babyccinos are still free, but if you want a chocolate version with marshmallows and a flake it will cost you 60p. The drinks don't appear on most menus, but if you want one, just ask in store and a barista will happily make one for you. | https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/costa-praised-shoppers-amazing-free-23801240 | 2022-04-28T10:41:11Z | https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/costa-praised-shoppers-amazing-free-23801240 | true | 1 |
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FAO Project Highlights: Support to flood-affected people through livelihoods support in Mon and Kayin States and Tanintharyi Region (OSRO/MYA/002/UK)
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Objective: To promote the sustainable recovery of flood-affected people by restoring agricultural production and livelihoods, while strengthening early warning systems.
Key partners: Department of Agriculture (DoA) under the Ministry of Agriculture Livelihood and Irrigation (MoALI).
Beneficiaries reached: 5 000 households (27 400 people).
Activities implemented:
Provided 5 000 households (of whom 52 percent female-headed) with 58 340 tonnes of paddy seed, 31 245 tonnes of green gram and 100 tonnes of compound fertilizer, as well as 25 000 surgical masks and 15 000 bars of soap to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Trained 106 field extension field officers as trainers on good agricultural practices (GAPs), climate-smart agriculture (CSA) and nutrition, who then replicated the training for 214 key farmers in the five target townships (Kawkareik and Kyarinnseikgyi Townships in Kayin State, Kyaikmaraw Township in Mon State, and Palaw and Tanintharyi Townships in Tanintharyi Region).
Conducted five meetings to assess the early warning systems in the target townships with participation from representatives from the DoA; Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department; General Administration Department; Department of Disaster Management; and Department of Meteorology and Hydrology.
Provided and installed five weather sensors, and trained 65 DoA staff on their use and maintenance.
Developed five flood risks maps and shared them with the Myanmar Information Management Unit.
Conducted hazard, livelihood and vulnerability assessments in the five townships to define hazard thresholds and triggers for forecast-based early actions, involving 23 participants from township-level governments and 17 farmers and livestock holders.
Trained 17 farmers and livestock holders on disaster risk management (DRM) and disaster risk reduction (DRR).
Conducted three post-monsoon fora with participation from 205 staff from various departments under MoALI to share experiences, challenges and lessons learned to enhance anticipatory action systems.
Results:
Enabled 5 000 households to produce an expected 4 287 tonnes of rice and 721 tonnes of green gram, which is enough to cover the staple food needs of each of the beneficiary households for nearly 11 months.
Enhanced knowledge on GAPs, CSA and nutrition among extension staff and farmers, improving production.
Strengthened early warning systems through enhanced weather monitoring and forecasting, and built capacity on DRM and DRR, mitigating flood risks and increasing resilience to future climate hazards. | https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/fao-project-highlights-support-flood-affected-people-through-livelihoods-support-mon | 2022-04-28T10:43:32Z | https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/fao-project-highlights-support-flood-affected-people-through-livelihoods-support-mon | true | 1 |
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GABELLI UTILITY TRUST Changes to Beneficial Ownership: Nakamura Kuni (Director) (Form4)
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OWERRI, Nigeria (AP) — Mourners were nowhere to be seen as gravediggers in Nigeria’s southeast town of Ohaji-Egbema used shovels to place the unidentifiable charred remains of dozens who died in an explosion at an illegal oil refinery into three mass graves.
The bodies had started to decompose after not being claimed by family members at the open water-logged space days after the explosion killed at least 110 people.
“Most corpses here cannot be identified,” said Marcel Amadioha, chairman of the Ohaji-Egbema local government area where the illegal refinery operated.
The explosion on Friday night was triggered by a fire in the bootleg facility that was tucked away in the Ohaji-Egbema forest, away from the eyes of Nigeria’s regulatory agencies. Such refineries have become common in the West African nation whose rich crude oil deposit is easily stolen.
Shortly after the explosion, people came from far and near to see if they could find the remains of their loved ones, said Amadioha, chairman of the council area.
On Tuesday, authorities and gravediggers returned to the forest to bury the remains of about 50 people.
“Lift it (a human body) and throw it inside before covering — if not it will smell!” a local shouted to a gravedigger who gathered remains near a mass grave with his shovel and makeshift stretcher.
Little is known of the refinery which had operated in a part of the forest surrounded by farmlands and palm trees. Residents told The Associated Press that many of those who died had come from various parts of Nigeria to buy the oil.
The refinery site was usually “very busy” at night,” said resident Francis Obi.
“There are individuals who buy over 100 drums of crude oil, others buy 200,” he said. “So, both the people that came here to do labor work, the people who came to buy, the drivers and people who come here for other commercial activities — all of them were trapped (by the explosion).”
The anger among the villagers is not just about the deaths but also because a refinery “that sustained us” is gone, he said, referring to the money the villagers made from the commercial activity surrounding the refinery.
It is a common trend in southern Nigeria, Africa’s largest producer of crude oil where almost half of its more than 200 million people are living in poverty, according to the latest estimates from the statistics agency.
The local operators of such refineries do so “out of frustration” at being neglected by the government, said Bright Onyenwoke, a youth leader in Ohaji-Egbema. He said his community lacks social amenities despite being surrounded by at least 27 oil wells managed by international oil companies. “So, the means of survival here is hard,” he said.
In the quest for survival, such illegal dealings become an easy way out in the oil-rich Niger Delta region where the oil theft is concentrated.
Residents in Ikwere in Rivers state said 10,000 naira ($24) is shared every week between people in the village as benefits from the illegal refinery in the area.
There, dozens of young people are employed for various “non-technical works” with weekly earnings of about 40,000 naira ($96), he said, adding that the refinery workers “have police … (and other) security agencies guarding them.”
With no safety protocols, environmental hazards like the fire in Imo state are a regular occurrence at the illegal oil refineries. Back in Ikwere, a resident who only gave his first name as Akachi said two people in his extended family died in fires last year.
There is “no control whatsoever” on how the illegal refineries are run, said Nnimmo Bassey, a director at the Health of Mother Earth Foundation environmental group. “Apart from the fact that the nation is losing revenue, these refineries expose communities to grave health issues.”
As the remains of those who died in the Imo explosion were being covered in mass graves half-filled with water, a pastor arrived with a religious group to conduct a prayer session. Earlier, a traditional religion practitioner had come to perform rites over the bodies.
“We cannot continue losing our lives unnecessarily for peanuts,” said Amadioha, the administrator of Ohaji-Egbema council area. “Everything must be done to stop them this time around.” | https://www.cbs17.com/news/no-mourners-at-burial-of-50-victims-of-nigeria-refinery-fire/ | 2022-04-28T10:47:45Z | https://www.cbs17.com/news/no-mourners-at-burial-of-50-victims-of-nigeria-refinery-fire/ | false | 31 |
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Egyptian human rights activist Sanaa Seif about her brother, a well-known voice of Egypt's 2011 uprising, who completed his new book from prison.
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Indian Army has released a short notification for Military Nursing Service B Sc (Nursing) Course 2022 (220 Seats) for female candidates only for 4 years B.Sc (Nursing) Course 2022. Candidates have to mandatorily qualify NEET (UG) 2022 can apply. The application process will begin on May 11, 2022. The last date to apply is May 31, 2022. Interested candidates can apply through the official website, joinindianarmy.nic.in.
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Indian Army BSc Nursing Exam 2022 Details
Military Nursing Service B Sc (Nursing) Course 2022: 220
Institute wise seat Details
CON, AFMC Pune: 40
CON, CH(EC) Kolkata: 30
CON, INHS Asvini: 40
CON, AH (R&R) New Delhi: 30
CON, CH (CC) Lucknow: 40
CON, CH (AF) Bangalore: 40
Total: 220
Eligibility Criteria: Candidate must have passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2) or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany & Zoology) and English with not less than 50% aggregate marks as a regular student from Recognized Board. Candidates who will be appearing for the final year of the qualifying examination may also apply. Candidates have to mandatorily qualify for NEET (UG) 2022.
Age Limit: Born between 01 Oct 1997 and 30 Sep 2005 (both days inclusive)
Application Fee: Pay the Examination fee Online
For All Candidates: 750/-
How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online through the website joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Important Dates for Indian Army Military BSc (Nursing) Course 2022
Starting date for online application submission: May 11, 2022
Last date for online application submission: May 31, 2022
Selection Process: Selection will be based on NEET (UG) 2022 Score.
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TYSON FURY has warned Piers Morgan he is coming for his job after confirming his boxing retirement.
The British heavyweight hero has insisted his gloves will remain hung up after knocking out Dillian Whyte, 34, at Wembley.
It means potential super-fights against Anthony Joshua, 32, or Oleksandr Usyk, 35, will forever be shelved.
But to keep the Gypsy King occupied, he fancies giving Morgan a run for his money.
In an exclusive TalkTV interview, Fury, 33, said: "My big aim in life now Piers is to get a job next to you interviewing people. And talking my mind. Get up."
Even Fury's wife and childhood sweetheart Paris admitted she doubts he will be able to resist the lure of an undisputed decider.
But the undefeated Morecambe legend has doubled down on his decision to walk away at the peak of his powers.
Fury said: “The gospel truth is I am done. Every good dog has his day and there will always be somebody else to fight.
“I am happy and healthy and still have enough brains to be able to talk.
“I have a beautiful wife and six kids, umpteen belts and plenty of money, fame and glory. What else am I doing it for?
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“Boxing is a very dangerous sport, you can be taken out with one punch and it only takes one unlucky blow and you might never get off that canvas.
“I am quitting while I am ahead, undefeated, only the second [heavyweight] to do that as the undefeated champion.
“I am very content with what I have achieved. I have enough money and everything I need.”
A fight between Fury and the rival champion - to crown the first undisputed emperor since Lennox Lewis in 1999 - would likely break a host of world records.
My big aim in life now Piers is to get a job next to you interviewing people. And talking my mind
Tyson Fury to Piers Morgan on TalkTV
Fury’s hall-of-fame UK promoter Frank Warren even reckons Fury against Joshua would be worth around £200m.
But the 6ft 9in, 19 stone powerhouse insists no amount of money will drag him back into the ring.
“It’s not worth it,” he said. “I have a family to raise, four young kids and two older ones.
“I have been away for ten years, on the road travelling for boxing.
“When do I get time to be a father, husband, brother and son? I need this personal time.
“The fans will always want more but I have given everything I have got.
“My time has come to go out on a high, I always wanted to go out on top, with a bang, nearly 100,000 at Wembley.”
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Nasdaq futures jump 2% after Meta earnings beat
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April 28 (Reuters) - Nasdaq 100 futures jumped more than 2% on Thursday as Meta Platforms shares soared after a stronger-than-expected profit, taking some pressure off growth and technology stocks that have been battered recently.
The Facebook-parent (FB.O) rose 17.7% in early New York trading after the social-networking site also eked out user growth. read more
Other megcap stocks such as Apple Inc (AAPL.O), Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O), Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) and Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) rose between 1.7% and 3.4%.
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The Nasdaq Composite index (.IXIC) is on course to post losses of over 10% in April, as investors dumped high-growth stocks on fears that rising interest rates will threaten future earnings and after Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) posted a shocking subscriber loss.
Apple, the world's most valuable company, and e-commerce giant Amazon are set to report earnings after markets close on Thursday.
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O) jumped 8.4% after the chipmaker forecast third-quarter revenue above analyst expectations. read more
At 05:05 a.m. ET, Dow e-minis were up 390 points, or 1.17%, S&P 500 e-minis were up 76.75 points, or 1.84%, and Nasdaq 100 e-minis were up 328.25 points, or 2.52%.
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WA Spokane WA Zone Forecast for Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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ZFPOTX
Zone Forecast Product for Eastern Washington and North Idaho
National Weather Service Spokane WA
222 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
WAZ031-282300-
Northeast Blue Mountains-
Including the cities of Anatone and Peola
222 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain and mountain
snow showers in the afternoon. Snow level 5000 feet in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s. Northwest wind 5 to
15 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and mountain snow
showers. Snow level 4500 feet. Lows in the 30s. Breezy. West wind
10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation
40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Snow level
4500 feet in the afternoon. Highs in the 50s, West wind 5 to
15 mph, Gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s. South
wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of rain. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. Lows in the upper 30s to
lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain
and mountain snow. Lows in the mid to upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
30s. Highs in the 60s.
$$
WAZ034-035-282300-
Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-
Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy,
Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, and Coulee City
222 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of sprinkles in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of sprinkles in the evening.
Lows in the mid to upper 30s. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s. Southwest wind
5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the mid to upper 50s. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the upper 50s to lower 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the 60s.
Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s.
$$
WAZ038-282300-
Okanogan Highlands-
Including the cities of Republic, Inchelium, and Wauconda
222 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of rain or snow showers in the afternoon. Snow
level 4500 feet in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s to lower
60s.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain and
mountain snow showers. Snow level 4500 feet. Lows in the mid to
upper 30s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow showers in
the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in
the afternoon. Snow level 3500 feet, rising to 4500 feet in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s to lower
40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain and mountain snow likely. Snow level 4500 feet.
Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s. Chance of precipitation
70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Not as cool. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid
60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance
of rain. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. Highs in the mid to upper
50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the 60s.
Lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
$$
WAZ041-044-282300-
Wenatchee Area-Waterville Plateau-
Including the cities of Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, Cashmere,
Waterville, and Mansfield
222 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of sprinkles in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of sprinkles in the evening.
Lows in the mid to upper 30s. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s. West wind
5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. Southeast wind 5 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Not as cool. Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid
60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance
of rain. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. Highs in the mid to upper
50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s to lower
40s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the 60s.
Lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
$$
WAZ043-282300-
Okanogan Valley-
Including the cities of Omak, Okanogan, Brewster, Bridgeport,
Oroville, and Nespelem
222 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of sprinkles in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of sprinkles in the evening.
Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph in the evening,
becoming light.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows around 40.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance
of rain. Lows in the mid to upper 40s. Highs in the mid to upper
50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
upper 30s to lower 40s. Highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s.
$$
WAZ047-282300-
Central Chelan County-
Including the cities of Leavenworth, Plain, and Lake Wenatchee
222 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain or snow
showers in the afternoon. Snow level 4000 feet in the afternoon.
Highs in the 50s. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and mountain snow
showers in the evening. Snow level 4000 feet in the evening. Lows
in the 30s. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph in the evening, becoming
light. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny in the morning, becoming partly cloudy. Highs in
the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
and mountain snow showers. Snow level 4500 feet. Lows in the
upper 30s to lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain and mountain snow. Snow level 4500 feet. Highs
in the upper 40s to mid 50s. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
and mountain snow. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Not as cool. Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s to
lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance
of rain and high mountain snow. Lows in the upper 30s to mid 40s.
Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
and mountain snow. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s
to mid 60s. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
$$
WAZ048-282300-
Western Chelan County-
Including the cities of Stevens Pass, Holden Village,
and Stehekin
222 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain or snow
showers in the afternoon. Snow level 4000 feet in the afternoon.
Highs in the 50s.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain and
mountain snow showers in the evening. Snow level 4000 feet in the
evening. Lows in the 30s. West wind 5 to 15 mph in the evening,
becoming light.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
and mountain snow showers. Snow level 5000 feet. Lows in the
upper 30s to lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain and mountain snow likely. Light mountain snow
accumulations. Snow level 4500 feet. Highs in the upper 40s to
mid 50s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
and mountain snow. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Not as cool. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s to
lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain, mountain snow and freezing rain likely.
Light mountain snow accumulations. Lows in the upper 30s to lower
40s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain and
mountain snow. Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
and mountain snow. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s
to lower 60s. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
$$
WAZ049-282300-
Western Okanogan County-
Including the cities of Mazama, Winthrop, Twisp, Methow,
and Conconully
222 AM PDT Thu Apr 28 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain or snow showers in the
afternoon. Snow level 4000 feet in the afternoon. Highs in the
mid to upper 50s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain and
mountain snow showers in the evening. Snow level 4000 feet. Lows
in the 30s. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph in the evening, becoming
light.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow showers in
the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
and mountain snow showers. Snow level 4500 feet. Lows in the
upper 30s to lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain and mountain snow likely. Snow level 4500 feet.
Highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Chance of precipitation
70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
and mountain snow. Lows in the mid to upper 30s.
.SUNDAY...Not as cool. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s to
lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance
of rain and high mountain snow. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
and mountain snow. Lows in the mid to upper 30s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower to
mid 60s. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
$$
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ Textron Inc. (TXT) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $193 million.
The Providence, Rhode Island-based company said it had profit of 88 cents per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 72 cents per share.
The maker of Cessna small planes and Bell helicopters posted revenue of $3 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.97 billion.
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Ollie was with the family for about 10 minutes when he started digging, and came up with 15 gold pieces dating back to the 19th Century. They are worth more than $7,000.
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Ollie was with the family for about 10 minutes when he started digging, and came up with 15 gold pieces dating back to the 19th Century. They are worth more than $7,000.
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Better-than-expected sales of a COVID-19 treatment and its cancer blockbuster Keytruda helped push Merck past analyst profit forecasts in the first quarter.
The drugmaker said Thursday that its coronavirus capsule treatment Lagevrio brought in almost $3.2 billion in sales in the quarter.
Analysts were expecting $2.54 billion for the drug, which debuted late last year under the name molnupiravir.
Keytruda registered $4.81 billion in sales, while analysts expected $4.47 billion.
Overall, the drugmaker’s adjusted earnings totaled $2.14 per share, while total sales jumped 50% to $15.9 billion.
Analysts expected, on average earnings of $1.83 per share on about $14.55 billion in revenue in the quarter, according to FactSet. | https://www.lmtonline.com/business/article/COVID-19-treatment-Keytruda-boost-Merck-in-1Q-17132928.php | 2022-04-28T10:56:13Z | https://www.lmtonline.com/business/article/COVID-19-treatment-Keytruda-boost-Merck-in-1Q-17132928.php | true | null |
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Tammy Abraham admits Mo Salah inspired Chelsea exit as Thomas Tuchel frustrations aired
TAMMY ABRAHAM left Chelsea for Roma last summer, as Mo Salah did in 2016...
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Tammy Abraham has admitted his final months at Chelsea were 'a very low point' in his career and that he 'didn't understand' why Thomas Tuchel continued to snub him. The 24-year-old left his boyhood club last summer after the Blues splashed a club record £100million to re-sign Romelu Lukaku, joining AS Roma in a £34m deal.
And he has enjoyed a record-breaking debut campaign in Italy, scoring 24 goals in all competitions under Jose Mourinho. Last month, he broke Gabriel Batistuta's record (21) for most goals scored in a maiden season at Roma.
And ahead of Thursday's Europa Conference League semi-final against Leicester City, Abraham has opened up on the period leading up to his Chelsea exit. The England international has explained how the lengths he went to earn a chance led to mental frustrations when Tuchel continued to overlook him last season.
He told The Athletic: "I'll admit it was a very low point in my career. It did mess with me mentally for a bit. It got to a point towards the back end of the season where I was stropping. I was annoyed because I was working hard in training, and I wasn't getting the chance.
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"I was doing the best I could, getting in early and finishing late, training drills, finishing drills, and still wasn't getting a look in. I could understand if I wasn't in great form or wasn't training well or had a bad attitude. I just didn't understand. I was working so hard. I was having players coming up to me saying, 'You were unbelievable today in training'. That was the hardest part."
And Abraham admitted that Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku inspired him to take the plunge and leave Chelsea for an overseas club. Since departing Stamford Bridge, all three have flourished among the best in their respective positions, and the Roma striker plans to develop the same way.
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"From the first day I set foot here [at Roma], that was my goal [making a name for myself]," Abraham added. "I've seen the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Mo Salah, and Lukaku leave Chelsea and spread their wings. They're the best players in the world.
"For me, it's about doing the same thing and even if it's not the Premier League, it's about going out and learning a different culture and experiencing different things. It's about saying, 'You know what? This is my time'."
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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) _ FirstCash Holdings, Inc (FCFS) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $28 million.
The Fort Worth, Texas-based company said it had net income of 58 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.18 per share.
The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.10 per share.
The pawn store posted revenue of $659.8 million in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $628.6 million.
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TODAY
Golf
Boquet Valley vs Schroon Lake at Schroon Lake Golf Club, TBD
Willsboro vs Crown Point at Ticonderoga Country Club, 3:30 p.m.
Tennis
Northern Adirondack at Lake Placid, 3:30 p.m.
Peru at Northeastern Clinton, 4 p.m.
Baseball
Ticonderoga at Whitehall, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse
Lake Placid at Canton, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Saranac at AuSable Valley, 4:30 p.m.
Northern Adirondack at Northeastern Clinton, 4:30 p.m.
Ticonderoga at Peru, 4:30 p.m.
Plattsburgh High at Saranac Lake, 4:30 p.m.
Moriah vs Beekmantown at Beekmantown Town Hall Field 2, 5:30 p.m.
Track and Field
Moriah/Boquet Valley at Northeastern Clinton, 4:30 p.m.
Saranac Lake at Peru, 4:30 p.m.
Lake Placid at Plattsburgh High, 4:30 p.m.
Seton Catholic at Saranac, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse
Plattsburgh High at Ogdensburg Free Academy, 5:30 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse
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Liverpool striker, Saido Mane has equalled Didier Drogba as the African with the most goals in UEFA champions league history.
Liverpool beat Villarreal 2-0 in the first leg of the champions league semi final at Anfield and Mane scored the second goal.
Sadio Man? equals Didier Drobga?s record as the African with the most goals in the Champions League history
With Mane’s goal against the Yellow Submarine, the Senegal ace has matched a feat only achieved by the Ivorian football legend, Didier Drogba. | https://zambianobserver.com/sadio-mane-equals-didier-drobgas-record-as-the-african-with-the-most-goals-in-the-champions-league-history/ | 2022-04-28T11:05:43Z | https://zambianobserver.com/sadio-mane-equals-didier-drobgas-record-as-the-african-with-the-most-goals-in-the-champions-league-history/ | false | null |
Rihanna’s fiancé A$AP Rocky secretly messaging Brit mum, 45, behind pregnant singer’s back
THE fiancé of pregnant pop superstar Rihanna has been secretly messaging a 45-year-old British woman.
Rapper A$AP Rocky even offered to fly mother-of-three Jilly O’Donnell 1,700 miles to Ukraine to meet him.
He contacted the stunned paddleboarding instructor out of the blue on Instagram — where he has 14.7million followers — and bombarded her with flirty messages.
Jilly, who has 1,500 followers on the picture-sharing social media site, said: “In all honesty, I had absolutely no idea who he was.
“I saw there was a blue tick on his name on Instagram so I asked my daughters. They told me it [was] Rihanna’s boyfriend and thought it was hilarious.
“He has millions of followers on Instagram so God knows why he chose to message me.”
Geordie Jilly, who now lives in Devon, regularly posts pictures of herself in bikinis and gym selfies.
She said: “I was having a laugh with my kids saying ‘your mum might be 45 but she’s still got it.' We’ve all been in stitches about it.”
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Rocky — real name Rakim Mayers, 33, first approached Jilly in December, when Umbrella singer RiRi is believed to have been at least four months pregnant.
He messaged her three times in ten hours without a response.
When she eventually replied he liked her comment with a heart emoji.
The pair went on to exchange dozens of messages.
He then offered to fly Jilly from her home in Exmouth to Ukraine, which he was visiting a couple of months before Russia’s invasion.
But Jilly replied to him: “I can’t get to Ukraine haha, I can’t even afford Xmas after lockdown last year.
“Plus the Prime Minister is a fat useless b*****d so no one is allowed anywhere. You should come here. Ukraine sounds freezing.”
Rocky responded: “What you guys can’t travel anywhere???? That sucks. “I just got here. Freezing my f*****g balls off. The gym here is beautiful though.”
He later messaged her to say: “Man, I got so fat in the past week. Wish we could have worked out.”
But Jilly, who is starting a beauty business called IV Lounge, told The Sun: “There’s no way I would have flown out to meet him in Ukraine.
"That would be crazy but a lot of women probably agree to stuff like that. He’s rich and so people will no doubt come running when he clicks his fingers.
'I was shocked'
“I know what he’d have been after if I had flown out there but it was all just a bit of a laugh.”
Jilly, who has a 22-year-old son and two daughters aged 19 and 17, said they exchanged dozens more messages between December and the start of last month.
She said: “I was shocked to see he’s with Rihanna, especially the fact she’s pregnant. But nothing happened and it was all pretty lighthearted conversation. I hope they’ll be very happy together.”
However, Rocky and Rihanna, 34, are rumoured to have split following allegations he has cheated.
But the couple brushed off the claims and they were pictured together at the weekend.
The woman accused of having an affair with him has denied any wrongdoing.
Shoe designer Amina Muaddi, 35, said: “I’ve always believed that an unfounded lie spread on social media doesn’t deserve any response or clarification, especially one that is so vile.
“I initially assumed that this fake gossip — fabricated with such malicious intent — would not be taken seriously.
“However in the last 24h I’ve been reminded that we live in a society that is so quick to speak on topics regardless of factual basis and that nothing is off limits.”
I was shocked to see he’s with Rihanna, especially the fact she’s pregnant.
Jilly O’Donnell
To add to Rocky’s woes, he was arrested last week in connection with a shooting in Hollywood last year.
He is accused of firing a handgun at the alleged victim up to four times following a row.
One of the bullets is said to have grazed the victim’s left hand and he needed medical treatment.
Rocky was arrested in front of Rihanna as the couple returned to Los Angeles on a private jet from a holiday in Barbados.
A source close to Rihanna said: “She was there when Rocky was arrested and has been crying non-stop.
“She is completely stressed out — they had no idea this was going to happen and she wants to return to Barbados.
“She’s heavily pregnant and these are very serious accusations. It’s a nightmare scenario.”
But Rocky posted his £437,000 bail and was released the same day.
Rocky and Rihanna have been linked since November 2020 when they began seeing each other following Rihanna’s split from her ex.
They have known each other since the early 2010s, when they began performing and touring together.
In 2012, Rocky was featured in a remix of Rihanna’s song Cockiness and he joined her Diamonds World Tour as an opening act in 2013.
Rocky first spoke about their relationship in May 2021 when he called Barbados-born Rihanna “the love of my life”.
They revealed in January they are expecting a baby.
Both Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have been approached for comment.
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BOTH Rihanna and A$AP Rocky had a string of well-known lovers before settling to start a family together.
Rihanna’s exes include actor Leonardo DiCaprio, rapper Drake, France and Real Madrid footballer Karim Benzema and Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton.
She has also dated rapper Travis Scott, singer Chris Brown and Saudi businessman Hassan Jameel. Rocky has dated a string of models, including Kendall Jenner, Tahiry Jose and Chanel Iman.
He has also had relationships with singer Rita Ora and with rapper Iggy Azalea. | https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/8715807/rihanna-fiance-asap-rocky-messaging-brit-mum/ | 2022-04-28T11:06:51Z | https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/8715807/rihanna-fiance-asap-rocky-messaging-brit-mum/ | false | 13 |
CHANGSHA, China, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion"; 1157.HK), a leading high-end equipment manufacturing enterprise, is supporting Earth Day 2022 with concrete actions for the green development of the construction machinery industry. In response to calls for bold, innovative, and widespread actions for the planet, Zoomlion is taking the lead in creating eco-friendly, energy-efficient products and building sustainable factories to shape a greener future for all.
The construction machinery industry is revolutionizing its industrial structure with advanced technologies to achieve green, intelligent and sustainable development. As sustainability pioneers, Zoomlion has developed and manufactured a comprehensive portfolio of new energy products including excavators, concrete machinery and aerial work platforms (AWP), while integrating new energy applications into the products.
"Green transformation is a key trend in construction machinery as China pledges to achieve its 'dual carbon' goals. Zoomlion has initiated a green development strategy that utilizes all resources to value and promote development for all while lowering the impact to the environment, and we've designed and implemented green and sustainable measures across the industrial process, covering R&D, production, operations and management," said Fu Ling, chief engineer and vice president of Zoomlion.
One highlight from Zoomlion's new energy product lineup is its AWP. With a product portfolio covering a range of four to sixty-eight meters, Zoomlion now boasts the most comprehensive AWP model lineup in China. Zoomlion has also developed a 40-meter electric AWP, the highest in the world.
Zoomlion's new energy AWP have leading advantages in environmental conservation and carbon emissions reduction while guaranteeing operation capability and greater safety. In 2021, new energy models accounted for 60 percent of AWP sales and have been sold in 58 countries and regions, with an acclaimed presence in 18 high-end markets. Zoomlion has also established world-class intelligent new energy AWP factories for enhanced production efficiency and scalability.
In addition, the company has launched four AC electric scissor lift work platforms (AC, AC-Li, HA and HA-Li), and the world's highest straight boom product, which is now sold in batch orders.
"Looking ahead, Zoomlion will accelerate our localization strategy in international markets and persevere with technological innovation to drive green development. In doing so, we will help the world reach its carbon goals with products that excel in quality and performance, and build a truly sustainable future," added Fu Ling.
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Person killed in deputy-involved shooting in Orange Park
A person is dead following a deputy-involved shooting in Clay County.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office told Action News Jax the shooting occurred outside a Wawa gas station on Blanding Boulevard around 8:45 p.m. Wednesday.
Sheriff Michelle Cook said multiple deputies were involved in the incident but none were hurt.
The name of the person killed has not been released.
As of 6:15 a.m. Thursday, the corner of Filmore Street and Blanding Blvd. remained tapped off to traffic, as is the Wawa.
CCSO said the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is also investigating.
We also saw this PT Cruiser with heavy side damage get towed away just now… Unclear what its connection is to this deputy-involved shooting… pic.twitter.com/UKmT35PLZS
— Jessica Barreto (@BarretoReports) April 28, 2022
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Mumbai: Since its release, KGF: Chapter 2 has taken over the box office. The Yash-starrer has now become the third highest grossing Hindi film after Baahubali 2 and Dangal starring Aamir Khan.
According to boxofficecollection.in, Baahubali 2 starring Prabhas minted Rs 510.99 crore in Hindi while Dangal collected Rs 387.38 crore in its lifetime at the box office.
KGF: Chapter 2 claimed the highest opening day, opening weekend and opening week for any film in the Hindi belt and became the fastest film to reach the Rs 250 crore benchmark.
According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the Yash-starrer action entertainer has crossed the earnings of Salman Khan’s Tiger Zinda Hai, Aamir Khan’s PK and Sanju featuring Ranbir Kapoor.
Adarsh tweeted: “#KGF2 crosses #TigerZindaHai, #PK and #Sanju *lifetime biz*… NOW, 3RD HIGHEST GROSSING *HINDI* FILM… (Week 2) Fri 11.56 cr, Sat 18.25 cr, Sun 22.68 cr, Mon 8.28 cr, Tue 7.48 cr, Wed 6.25 cr. Total: ? 343.13 cr. #India biz. #Hindi.”
#KGF2 crosses #TigerZindaHai, #PK and #Sanju *lifetime biz*… NOW, 3RD HIGHEST GROSSING *HINDI* FILM… [Week 2] Fri 11.56 cr, Sat 18.25 cr, Sun 22.68 cr, Mon 8.28 cr, Tue 7.48 cr, Wed 6.25 cr. Total: ₹ 343.13 cr. #India biz. #Hindi pic.twitter.com/zcmXDedEuQ
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 28, 2022
The lifetime earnings of Tiger Zinda Hai is Rs 339.16 crore, PK has made Rs 340.80 crore and Sanju raked in Rs 342.53 crore.
KGF: Chapter 2 released in April 14 in Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu. It also stars Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty, Prakash Raj and Rao Ramesh among many others. | https://www.orissapost.com/kgf-2-becomes-3rd-highest-grossing-hindi-film-after-baahubali-2-dangal/ | 2022-04-28T11:09:42Z | https://www.orissapost.com/kgf-2-becomes-3rd-highest-grossing-hindi-film-after-baahubali-2-dangal/ | true | 4 |
13 Poster Presentations Include Results from Second Pivotal Phase 3 Trial of Investigational Treatment NOV03 (Perfluorohexyloctane), as well as Data on XIPERE® (Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable Suspension) for Suprachoroidal Use
VAUGHAN, ON and LAVAL, QC, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health business of Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) ("Bausch Health"), today announced the presentation of 13 scientific poster presentations during the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) annual meeting, which will take place in Denver, Colo., from May 1-4, 2022, and virtually from May 11-12, 2022.
The presentations include results from the second of two pivotal Phase 3 trials of the investigational treatment NOV03 (perfluorohexyloctane), as well as from several studies involving products from the company's consumer health care, pharmaceutical and surgical portfolios, such as XIPERE® (triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension) for Suprachoroidal Use. There will also be two poster presentations from Bausch + Lomb's ongoing Antibiotic Resistance Monitoring in Ocular micRoorganisms (ARMOR) surveillance study.
"Bausch + Lomb is committed to conducting research to further demonstrate the clinical benefits of our products, to evaluate potential innovations for tomorrow and to monitor epidemiological patterns relevant to ophthalmology," said Joe Gordon, U.S. president, Bausch + Lomb. "At this year's ARVO meeting, we look forward to presenting a number of studies on our pipeline, products and unique ARMOR study so we can provide eye care professionals with valuable clinical insights that can help inform the treatment and care of their patients."
Following is a complete list of titles and lead authors for each of these posters:
- "Antibiotic Resistance Among Ocular Staphylococcal Pathogens: Longitudinal Trends in the ARMOR Study." Asbell et al.
- "Disinfection Efficacy Testing of a Triple Disinfectant System in an Investigational Multi-Purpose Solution Challenged against the Five Bacterial and Fungal Compendial Organisms." Jennifer Corwin-Buell et al.
- "Efficacy of NOV03 (perfluorohexyloctane) on signs and symptoms of dry eye disease associated with meibomian gland dysfunction: The MOJAVE Study". Sheppard et al.
- "Intraocular Lens Edge Effects on Off-Axis Light Source and Retinal Image Quality." Lau et al.
- "Microbiological Evaluation of an Investigational Multi-Purpose Solution Against Acanthamoeba Trophozoites and Cysts." William Domm et al.
- "National Physician Survey on Clinical Practice Patterns for the Treatment of Noninfectious Uveitis." Cavet et al.
- "Preliminary Antibiotic Resistance Data Among Ocular Bacterial Pathogens in the ARMOR 2021 Study." Sanfilippo et al.
- "Retrospective analysis of the common uses of loteprednol etabonate 0.5% and tobramycin 0.3% ophthalmic suspension in clinical practice." Deom et al.
- "Suprachoroidal Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable Suspension for Macular Edema Associated with Uveitis: Effect of Disease Characteristics on Clinical Outcomes." Singer et al.
- "Suprachoroidal Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable Suspension for Macular Edema Associated with Uveitis: Integrated Analysis of Two Clinical Trials." Yeh et al.
- "Suprachoroidal Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable Suspension for Macular Edema Associated with Uveitis: Outcomes by Anatomic Subtypes in PEACHTREE." Nguyen et al.
- "Suprachoroidal Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable Suspension for Macular Edema Associated with Uveitis: Visual and Anatomic Outcomes by Age." Henry et al.
- "Ultrasonic Vitrectomy Device-Tissue Interaction Characterization." Higgins et al.
XIPERE® (triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension) for suprachoroidal use is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of macular edema associated with uveitis.
Patients should be monitored following injection for elevated intraocular pressure. See Dosage and Administration instructions in full Prescribing Information.
- XIPERE is contraindicated in patients with active or suspected ocular or periocular infections including most viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva, including active epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, varicella, mycobacterial infections, and fungal diseases.
- XIPERE is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to triamcinolone acetonide or any other components of this product.
- Use of corticosteroids may produce cataracts, increased intraocular pressure, and glaucoma. Use of corticosteroids may enhance the establishment of secondary ocular infections due to bacteria, fungi, or viruses, and should be used cautiously in patients with a history of ocular herpes simplex.
- Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome, and hyperglycemia can occur following administration of a corticosteroid. Monitor patients for these conditions with chronic use.
- In controlled studies, the most common ocular adverse reactions were increased ocular pressure, non-acute (14%), eye pain, non-acute (12%), cataract (7%), increased intraocular pressure, acute (6%), vitreous detachment (5%), injection site pain (4%), conjunctival hemorrhage (4%), visual acuity reduced (4%), dry eye (3%), eye pain, acute (3%), photophobia (3%), and vitreous floaters (3%), and in 2% of patients: uveitis, conjunctival hyperaemia, punctate keratitis, conjunctival oedema, meibomianitis, anterior capsule contraction, chalazion, eye irritation, eye pruritus, eyelid ptosis, photopsia, and vision blurred.
The most common non-ocular adverse event was headache (5%). - Corticosteroids should be used during pregnancy or nursing only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus or nursing infant.
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bausch + Lomb at 1-800-321-4576 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or visit www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Please click here for full Prescribing Information.
Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health business of Bausch Health Companies, Inc., is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world – from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Its comprehensive portfolio of more than 400 products includes contact lenses, lens care products, eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products and ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments. Founded in 1853, Bausch + Lomb has a significant global research and development, manufacturing and commercial footprint with more than 12,000 employees and a presence in nearly 100 countries. Bausch + Lomb is headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario with corporate offices in Bridgewater, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.bausch.com and connect with us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) is a global company whose mission is to improve people's lives with our health care products. We develop, manufacture and market a range of pharmaceutical, medical device and over-the-counter products, primarily in the therapeutic areas of eye health, gastroenterology and dermatology. We are delivering on our commitments as we build an innovative company dedicated to advancing global health. For more information, visit www.bauschhealth.com and connect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements, which may generally be identified by the use of the words "anticipates," "hopes," "expects," "intends," "plans," "should," "could," "would," "may," "believes," "estimates," "potential," "target," or "continue" and variations or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of management and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed in Bausch Health's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and detailed from time to time in Bausch Health's other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators, which factors are incorporated herein by reference. They also include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties caused by or relating to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, and the fear of that pandemic and its potential effects, the severity, duration and future impact of which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, and which may have a material adverse impact on Bausch Health, including but not limited to its project development timelines, launches and costs (which may increase). Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Bausch Health undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect actual outcomes, unless required by law.
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One dead, one hurt in Portland shooting
Police say there was a fight early Tuesday that ended with gunfire
Published: Apr. 26, 2022 at 9:14 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - One person is dead and another in the hospital after a shooting in Portland early Tuesday morning.
Police were called to the 100 block of Woodford Street just after 1 a.m. after people reported hearing an argument involving a group of people and the sound of gunshots.
When officers arrived, they found a 43-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman in the roadway. Both had been shot.
Both people were taken to Maine Medical Center, but the man died. Police said the woman’s injuries were not life-threatening.
Police said Woodford Street between Forest Avenue and Melrose Street, between Woodfords Corner and Baxter Boulevard, would remain closed while they investigated.
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Veiled message for Nagas: Talks for lasting peace are on and with 'all seriousness', says PM
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New Delhi, April 28 If Prime Minster Narendra Modi's subtle and yet categorical message from Diphu in Assam ...
New Delhi, April 28 If Prime Minster Narendra Modi's subtle and yet categorical message from Diphu in Assam on Thursday is to be understood, perhaps it was for Naga militants.
"Baaki jagaon mein bhi sthai shanti ke liye hamare prayas lagatar chal rahen hain, gambhirta se chal rahen hain (All across northeast, our sincere efforts are on to establish a lasting peace. Efforts are continuing, they are being pursued with all seriousness)," the Prime Minister said in Diphu located in the Karbi Anglong region, which shares a border with Nagaland.
While his reference could be seen from a general perspective for all militant groups, it was obviously more relevant for Naga militants and the state of Nagaland as the Naga peace parleys that began in 1997 are understandably at a final stage.
The Prime Minister said: "Last September in Karbi Anglong region, many organisations have decided to take the path of peace and development. In 2020 the Bodo Accord opened avenues for a lasting peace. In Tripura, the NLFT took the step towards peace. For two and half decades, there was a problem of Bru-Reangs That has been resolved also."
Of course the Prime Minister did not dwell specifically or in details on the Naga issue, but his remarks have special significance for the Nagas and the state of Nagaland.
The Centre had last week deputed its peace representative A.K. Mishra, a former intelligence official, to visit Nagaland and interact with all stakeholders including NSCN (IM), its general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah, NNPG leaders and also representatives of various social organisations and pressure groups.
N. Kitovi Zhimomi of NNPG (umbrella organsiation of seven Naga militant groups) is already keen to sign a peace pact and so he insists that the formality and the last stage in any talks should be tried in all sincerity.
Mishra has reportedly submitted a report to the Union Home Ministry on his return earlier this week.
Among other things, he has been categorical to NSCN (IM) that there is no question of revisiting the contentious issues of Flag and a separate Naga Flag.
While the potent militant group (NSCN-IM) does not want to compromise on Flag and Constitution, any government in Delhi would ever give up or even can afford to make any compromises on Flag and Constitution.
Modi's visit to Karbi Anglong, which is in very close proximity to Nagaland, was largely aimed at giving a new momentum to peace and development in the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) region.
The fact that Diphu is hardly two hours from Dimapur in Nagaland also triggered speculation in certain quarters that Modi could make use of the opportune time to give a few critical messages to Naga groups and the common people.
"Brothers and sisters in last few decades you all have gone through tough and challenging times. But after 2014 challenges of the northeast were being constantly addressed and people are getting the benefits of development," he said adding: "Today when people come to tribal areas of Assam or other states in northeast then people feel happy about improvement in situations."
"Karbi Anglong or other tribal-infested areas in the northeast are firmly and constantly following the path of' Vikas and Vishwas' (Development and trust). We all are aware that our government have been working on the problems of these northeastern states. The problems can be solved we work as a member of your community As your brother and son, I have tried to understand all your problems," he said.
The Prime Minister said he is more than glad that "people have also tried to make the government understand the problem more by your heart than brain".
"When we all together look for solution all problems like family members, there is sensitivity, appreciation of the pain and troubles the locals have to undergo.
"Today, the entire nation is what watching that in last some years our work is showing results. Once upon a time, when people used to talk about northeast they were either on bomb explosions and sound of gunfire. Today we have thunderous clap all-around," he added.
Of course the Prime Minister's statement also dwelt around other issues.
He referred to the partial withdrawal of AFSPA from 23 districts of Assam and also other states including Manipur and Nagaland.
The Prime Minister said the days of violence and the sound of guns and blasts are gone from Assam.
Referring to the 400th birth anniversary of Lachit Borphukan, a commander in the erstwhile Ahom Kingdon, Modi said: "His life was an example of patriotism, and I salute him from the core of my heart."
Modi also laid the foundation stones of projects worth Rs 500 crore in Karbi Anglong, which includes an agriculture college, model college and a veterinary college.
He also laid the foundation stone of the ambitious Amrit Sarovar project. The Assam government would develop 2,985 water bodies in the state for water conservation with a budget of Rs 1,150 crore.
Addressing the huge gathering, Modi said: "The enormous love and blessings you have shown to me will be returned with interest as development works."
It may be pointed out Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and his deputy Y. Patton (of the BJP) have indicated that things could take a more concrete shape by August 15 when India completes 75 years of Independence.
Even otherwise the country is celebrating Amrit Mahotsav and the Prime Minister is more often inclined to refer to the milestone.
It is only relevant that Nagaland, Naga communities and various groups operating both within the state and outside are taken on board in India's onward journey towards greater glories.
A sizable Rengma Naga population reside in Diphu and the adjoining areas of Assam. Some Nagas in traditional attire enthusiastically attended the function and even danced merrily.
Besides Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other Assam and Karbi leaders, the function was also attended by Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi, who is also holding the additional charge of Nagaland.
(Nirendra Dev is a New Delhi-based journalist. He is also author of books, 'The Talking Guns: North East India' and 'Modi to Moditva: An Uncensored Truth'. Views are personal.)
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Political divisions over lifting Title 42 are expected to play out on Capitol Hill Thursday morning.
The public health order has been blocking many migrants at the border since the start of the COVID pandemic. And while the Department of Homeland Security has released a detailed plan on how to handle the likely influx of migrants expected at the border once Title 42 lifts on May 23, Republicans and some Democrats have been vocal that the plan isn't enough.
Today, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will address the administration's plan in front of the House Judiciary Committee, known for its heated partisan confrontations.
On Wednesday, Mayorkas testified in front of the House Homeland Security Committee and was met with aggressive questioning from Republicans who repeatedly used the word failure to describe the administration's handling of the border. Some Republicans called on the secretary to resign.
Mayorkas, though, said the administration has "effectively" managed the border and underscored the recent high volume of migrant encounters is in part due to recidivism from the same migrants seeking entry multiple times.
He also said the country's immigration system is broken and that only Congress can fix it.
It's also likely that Mayorkas could face questions from Democrats who support lifting Title 42 and have been critical of any attempts to delay to ending the order.
Progressive Democrats, including Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington and Veronica Escobar of Texas, are planning to hold a news conference after Mayorkas testifies tomorrow afternoon.
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Mayor's former chief of staff receives $104K payout after 3 months on job
Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek's former chief of staff received a six-figure payout after his employment was suddenly terminated less than 100 days after he was hired, CTV News has learned.
Stephen Carter was dismissed for undisclosed reasons on Feb. 2, receiving a $104,166.65 in severance, according to a copy of a City of Calgary letter released Wednesday under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Carter served as Gondek's campaign manager during her successful election campaign in October 2021. Previously he has worked for former mayor Naheed Nenshi and former premier Alison Redford.
When asked about what was behind the decision to end his employment and what Calgary taxpayers should make of Carter's payout, Mayor Gondek was short, going as far as downplaying the issue.
"This is a matter that I'm not discussing," Gondek told CTV News. "I've been advised to remain quiet about this. This is a personnel matter that I am not speaking to.
"I find it interesting that we continue to pick on tiny little things that don't matter in the grand scheme of getting our city back on track."
CARTER KEPT IN THE DARK
Carter declined an interview Wednesday but offered a statement, saying he was never given a reason for the sudden dismissal.
"My severance, in my opinion, was granted for two reasons: to ensure I was not vocal about the unjust nature of my dismissal and to avoid embarrassing litigation," Carter wrote.
He went on to say there was no agreement to forgo litigation.
"If dispersions about me and my character continue, I may be pushed towards action in the courts," he said.
At the time of Carter's dismissal, some councillors, including Sonya Sharp and Andre Chabot, were critical of his approach to gathering councillors' votes, saying they complained to the mayor's office.
'UNHAPPY ISN'T ENOUGH'
Calgary employment lawyer Joel Fairbrother with Bow River Law says there are many reasons why someone may receive such a payout, even after a short term of employment.
"In the law, you either get severance or you don't. And so someone can be entitled to you know, if they're entitled to x, they're entitled to x, even if they were a mediocre employee, or if they were the best employee ever."
He says that it is possible the reason that the mayor's office isn't saying anything is there isn't enough evidence to prove that something took place.
"It's always the case that the employer is unhappy with who they're terminating otherwise wouldn't be terminated," Fairbrother said.
"So unhappy isn't enough. If they don't have enough to get to just cause, they're better off not alleging it, they're better off paying out, or negotiating settlement."
'IT'S ABSURD'
Nevertheless, Carter's payout does leave a bad taste in the mouths of those who keep a watchful eye on government waste.
"This matters to taxpayers and this really shows disregard for taxpayers hard-earned money," said Franco Terrazzano with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
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Russia cuts off gas to 2 NATO nations in bid to divide West
Russia cut off natural gas to NATO members Poland and Bulgaria on Wednesday and threatened to do the same to other countries, using its most essential export in what was seen as a bid to punish and divide the West over its support for Ukraine.
The move, condemned by European leaders as "blackmail," marked a dramatic escalation in the economic war of sanctions and countersanctions that has unfolded in parallel to the fighting on the battlefield.
The tactic, coming a day after the U.S. and other Western allies vowed to rush more and heavier weapons to Ukraine, could eventually force targeted nations to ration gas and could deal another blow to economies suffering from rising prices. At the same time, it could deprive Russia of badly needed income to fund its war effort.
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Poland has been a major gateway for the delivery of weapons to Ukraine and confirmed this week that it is sending the country tanks. Just hours before Russia's state energy giant Gazprom acted, Poland announced a new set of sanctions against the company and other Russian businesses and oligarchs.
Bulgaria, under a new liberal government that took office last fall, has cut many of its old ties to Moscow and likewise supported punitive measures against the Kremlin. It has also hosted Western fighter jets at a new NATO outpost on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast.
The gas cuts do not immediately put the two countries in any dire trouble. Poland, especially, has been working for many years to line up other suppliers, and the continent is heading into summer, making gas less essential for households.
Also, Russian gas deliveries to both Poland and Bulgaria were expected to end later this year anyway.
Still, the cutoff and the Kremlin warning that other countries could be next sent shivers of worry through the 27-nation European Union. Germany, the largest economy on the continent, and Italy are among Europe's biggest consumers of Russian natural gas, though they, too, have been taking steps to reduce their dependence on Moscow.
"It comes as no surprise that the Kremlin uses fossil fuels to try to blackmail us," said EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. "Today, the Kremlin failed once again in his attempt to sow division amongst member states. The era of Russian fossil fuel in Europe is coming to an end."
Gazprom said it shut off the two countries because they refused to pay in rubles, as President Vladimir Putin has demanded of "unfriendly" nations. The Kremlin said other countries may be cut off if they don't agree to the payment arrangement.
Most European countries have publicly balked at Russia's demand for rubles, but it is not clear how many have actually faced the moment of decision so far. Greece's next scheduled payment to Gazprom is due on May 25, for example, and the government must decide then whether to comply.
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki told his country's parliament that he believes Poland's support for Ukraine -- and the new sanctions imposed by Warsaw on Tuesday -- were the real reasons behind the gas cutoff.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov called the suspension blackmail, adding: "We will not succumb to such a racket."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia views gas as a weapon for political blackmail and "sees a united Europe as a target."
On the battlefield, fighting continued in the country's east along a largely static front line some 300 miles (480 kilometers) long.
Russia claimed its missiles hit a batch of weapons that the U.S. and European nations had delivered to Ukraine. One person was killed and at least two were injured when rockets hit a residential neighbourhood in Kharkiv.
Western officials, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss intelligence findings, said Russia has made slow progress in the eastern Donbas region, with "minor gains," including the capture of villages and small towns south of Izyum and on the outskirts of Rubizhne.
Serhiy Haidai, the governor of the Luhansk region, conceded that Russia has made minor progress in its advance on Rubizhne through its nearly constant bombardment, but that Ukrainian troops are fighting back and retreating only when there is nothing left to defend.
"There is no point in staying on territory that has been fired on so often that every meter is well known," he said.
The Western officials said some Russian troops have been shifted from the gutted southern port city of Mariupol to other parts of the Donbas. But some remain in Mariupol to fight Ukrainian forces holed up at the Azovstal steel plant, the last stronghold in the city. About 1,000 civilians were said to be taking shelter there with an estimated 2,000 Ukrainian defenders.
"The situation is very difficult. There are huge problems with water, food," Serhii Volynskyi, commander of the marine unit inside the plant, said in a Facebook video message. He said hundreds of fighters and civilians were wounded and in need of medical help, and those inside included children, older people and disabled people.
In the Black Sea port city of Kherson, which Russian forces have occupied since early in the war, a series of explosions boomed late Wednesday near the television tower and at least temporarily knocked Russian channels off the air, Ukrainian and Russian news organizations reported.
Just across the border in Russia, an ammunition depot in the Belgorod region burned after several explosions were heard, the governor said. Blasts were also reported in Russia's Kursk region near the border, and authorities in Russia's Voronezh region said an air defence system shot down a drone.
Earlier this week, an oil storage facility in the Russian city of Bryansk was engulfed by fire.
Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak hinted at the country's involvement in the fires, saying in a Telegram post that "karma (is) a harsh thing."
In other developments:
-- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, said the safety level at Europe's largest nuclear plant, now under Russian occupation in Ukraine, is like a "red light blinking" as his organization tries in vain to get access to the Zaporizhzhia power station for repairs.
-- Amid rising tensions over gas, Moscow and Washington carried out a dramatic prisoner exchange, trading a Marine veteran jailed in Moscow for a convicted Russian drug trafficker serving a long prison sentence in the U.S.
With the help of Western arms, Ukrainian forces managed to thwart Russian forces' attempt to storm Kyiv. Moscow now says its focus is the capture of the Donbas, Ukraine's mostly Russian-speaking industrial heartland.
A defiant Putin vowed Russia will achieve its military goals, telling parliament, "All the tasks of the special military operation we are conducting in the Donbas and Ukraine, launched on Feb. 24, will be unconditionally fulfilled."
Simone Tagliapietra, senior fellow at the Bruegel think tank in Brussels, said Russia's goal in cutting off the flow of gas is to "divide and rule" -- pit European countries against one another as they cast about for energy.
While Poland gets around 45% of its gas from Russia, it relies overwhelmingly on coal and said it was well prepared for the cutoff. It has ample gas in storage and will soon benefit from two pipelines coming on line, analyst Emily McClain of Rystad Energy said.
Bulgaria gets over 90% of its gas from Russia, but it could increase imports from Azerbaijan, and a pipeline connection to Greece is set to be completed later this year.
Dobrin Todorov, a resident of Bulgaria's capital, Sofia, said the suspension is not a big problem.
"Ultimately, the choice between freedom and dignity or gas, the answer is clear, in favor of freedom and dignity," Todorov said, adding that a lack of gas "cannot be compared to the hardship and tribulations that the Ukrainian people are currently suffering."
Europe is not without its own leverage, since it is paying some $400 million a day to Russia for gas, money Putin would lose in a complete cutoff. Russia can, in theory, sell oil elsewhere -- to India and China, for instance. But it doesn't have the necessary pipelines in some cases, and it has only limited capacity to export gas by ship.
"The move that Russia did today is basically a move where Russia hurts itself," von der Leyen said.
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Gambrell reported from Lviv, Ukraine, and Gera reported from Warsaw, Poland. Associated Press journalists Jill Lawless in London, Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, David Keyton in Kyiv, Oleksandr Stashevskyi at Chernobyl, Mstyslav Chernov in Kharkiv, and AP staff around the world contributed to this report.
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Talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes was named as England's new Test captain on Thursday, replacing Joe Root, who stood down earlier this month after a string of damaging defeats.
Stokes, who was the favourite for the job, said he was "honoured to be given the chance to lead the England Test team" ahead of a busy season of international cricket.
"This is a real privilege and I'm excited about getting started this summer," said the 30-year-old.
"I want to thank Joe (Root) for everything he has done for English cricket and for always being a great ambassador for the sport all across the world."
Root resigned after five years in charge following a 1-0 series loss in the Caribbean, which came hot on the heels of a humiliating 4-0 Ashes defeat in Australia.
New managing director of England men's cricket Rob Key said: "I had no hesitation in offering the role of Test captain to Ben. He epitomises the mentality and approach we want to take this team forward into the next era of red-ball cricket."
Stokes's first match as the permanent England captain will come against New Zealand, the country of his birth, at the start of a three-Test series at Lord's on June 2.
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Candidates who emerged victorious in the Goa State Assembly elections won by an average 41 per cent of the total votes polled, poll rights body Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said.
ADR and Goa Election Watch analysed the vote share for all the 40 constituencies in the Goa Assembly Elections, 2022.
The voter turnout for the Goa Assembly election 2022 was 82 per cent whereas in 2017 it was 83 per cent, the ADR said in a new report.
The winners of the Goa State Assembly elections, 2022 won by an average of 41 per cent of the total votes polled, the ADR said.
The ADR said eight (20 per cent) winners won with 50 per cent and above of the total votes polled in their constituency and 32 (80 per cent) winners won with less than 50 per cent of the total votes polled in their constituency.
Four (25 per cent) out of 16 winners with declared criminal cases have won with a vote share of 50 per cent and above and eight (21 per cent) out of 39 crorepati winners have won with a vote share of 50 per cent and above, it said .
All the winners of the Goa State Assembly Elections, 2022 won with an average of 34 per cent of the total registered voters. This implies that the winners represent on an average, 34 per cent of the total electorate.
In the Goa State Assembly Elections, 2017, candidates won by an average of 39 per cent of the total registered votes.
Among the major parties, out of 20 winners of the BJP, 10 (50 per cent) won less than 35 per cent of votes of the total registered voters in the constituency.
Six (55 per cent ) out of 11 winners were from the Congress; one (50 per cent) out of two winners from the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak; one (100 per cent)winner from the Revolutionary Goans Party; two (100 per cent) winners from the AAP; three (100 per cent) Independent winners have won with less than 35 per cent of votes of the total registered voters in the constituency. The ADR said 10 winners have won with a margin of victory of less than 1000 votes and four winners have won with more than 30 per cent margin of victory. Twelve out of 16 winners with declared criminal cases have won against a runner up with a clean background.
Among these 12 winners, five winners won with more than 10 per cent margin of victory. Digambar Kamat (Congress) from Margao Constituency won with 34 per cent margin of victory. One out of 39 crorepati winners won against a non-crorepati runners up and among them, Vishwajit Pratapsingh Rane (BJP) from Valpoi constituency won with 30 per cent margin of victory Out of the 40 winners, three are women and among them, one has won with more than 45 per cent margin of victory.Among the women winners, Deviya Vishwajit Rane (BJP) from Poriem constituency won with the highest vote share of 61 per cent in her constituency. She won with 48 per cent margin of victory.
Out of total 17 re-elected winners, none have won with less than 29 per cent of vote share in their respective constituencies. Four (24 per cent) have won with more than 50 per cent of vote share.
The ADR said 11 (65 per cent) re-elected winners have won with less than 10 per cent margin of victory whereas three have won with more than 30 per cent margin of victory.
Out of 9, 50,445 votes polled in Goa assembly, 2022, 10,629 (1.12 per cent)were polled for NOTA.
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SAO PAULO (AP) _ Embraer SA (ERJ) on Thursday reported a loss of $31.7 million in its first quarter.
The Sao Paulo-based company said it had a loss of 17 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 43 cents per share.
The plane and jet manufacturer posted revenue of $600.9 million in the period.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Daniel Yergin, vice chairman of S&P Global, about the impact of Russian President Putin's move to cut off gas to Poland and Bulgaria on Europe's energy economy.
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The last two years have seen many of us welcome a new four-legged friend into our homes, as the Kennel Club saw dog ownership rise by nearly eight per cent.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your perfect pup.
There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
One dog that often appears at the top of people’s canine wishlists is the Papillon – they are a popular breed in the UK and have a range of positive attributes that make them a great family pet.
Here are 10 fun and interesting facts about the Papillon.
1. What's in a name?
Most people know that the Papillon's name comes from the French for butterfly - on account of it's distinctive wing-like fringed ears. Less well known is that a Papillon with dropped ears is called a Phalene - French for moth.
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2. Useful ancestors
The Papillion is a type of Spaniel. The breed's ancestors were called Dwarf Spaniels and were used as companion dogs, and for catching rats and other vermin.
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3. Let the Papillon eat cake
Legend has it that Marie Antoinette walked to the guillotine with her beloved Papillon under her arm. It's said that the dog was pardoned for any crimes related to being associated with the former queen and spent the rest of its life in comfort.
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4. A soap star
Emmerdale character Edna Birch had a Papillon called Tootsie. She first appeared on screen in 2002, gave birth to a litter of pups in 2007, underwent successful chemotherapy for spleen cancer in 2013, and was adopted by Harriet Finch when Edna died in 2016.
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ASHLAND Greenup County finished what it started in the seventh inning.
The Musketeers tallied six runs in the top of the first on Wednesday night but were largely stymied by Ashland pitching over the next five frames.
Then Greenup County burst free for four more runs in the top of the seventh to secure a 13-5 victory at Alumni Field.
Musketeers coach Greg Logan didn't have many good things to say about Greenup County's pitching, but he did see a strong offensive outing, with the Musketeers racking up 13 runs on 15 hits.
A couple of instances of rare tactical decisions indicated Logan's pleasure with the direction of Greenup County's bats.
"I think Seth Boyle 10 years ago was the last guy I gave a 3-0 green light to," Logan said, "and I gave a green light to Gomez (Brock Kitchen) tonight, and I gave one to Carson (Wireman). ... When people start getting that and start feeling good about it, (that's progress).
"I think there's more in the tank. I think we can get better. It's good that we're at this point, I feel."
Greenup County (15-8) got at least one hit from every spot in the batting order, led by three base knocks from Matthew Boggs. Wireman, Kitchen, Hunter Clevenger and Elijah Hankins added two hits apiece.
Clevenger drove in four runs and Dakota Tuel added two RBIs.
Already up 9-4, the Musketeers put it away in the seventh inning. Bradley Adkins doubled home a run and Clevenger singled in two more before scoring from third base on a wild pitch.
"We had a great start. Tremendous," Logan said. "Any time you can come out and hit the baseball the way that we did, that helped us tremendously. And then we kindly went in a lull there for three, four innings. But we came back and continued hitting it, continued putting pressure on."
Ashland (6-13) fell down six runs before it batted, but interim coach Derek Runyon credited the Tomcats' effort to keep from being routed immediately.
"I liked how we put a lot of zeroes on the board after that (first inning) from the mound," Runyon said. "(Starting pitcher) Ryan Brown battled. Loved how he competed the rest of the way, and a break or two here and there, and it looks a little different. Just gotta come up with some clutch hits and can't make mistakes in the field or on the base paths."
Ricky Padron had two hits to pace the Tomcats offense.
Greenup County hung a six-spot in the top of the first inning. Kitchen and Logan Bays supplied run-scoring hits, Clevenger chipped in a two-run double and Cade Hunt and Boggs added RBI singles.
But the Musketeers couldn't capitalize on the momentum and Ashland came back with three in the bottom of the third. The Tomcats did it with only one hit. Brown and Sawyer Edens each scored from third on wild pitches and Padron earned an RBI with a bases-loaded hit-by-pitch.
Greenup County got those back, though, in the top of the fifth. Tuel ripped a two-run double and was awarded home when the throw trying to get him at third carried out of play.
Brown singled home a run in the sixth to get Ashland back within five runs before Greenup County got going in the seventh.
The Musketeers used five pitchers, which Logan couldn't remember having done in a victory or a competitive game for that matter — and in Greenup County's third game in three days, at that.
The Musketeers issued six walks and hit three batters, leading Logan to state with a wry grin that “our pitching wasn't very good tonight.”
“It looked like something Feb. 15, you roll the balls out there and try to find the plate and throw strikes,” he continued.
Memories of the Tomcats' rally from four runs down after one inning to top the Musketeers 9-8 in last year's 16th Region Tournament quarterfinals also fueled how Greenup County managed its pitching Wednesday, Logan said.
"I remember a lead last year that we had up here against Ashland, and then we end up (losing), so I wasn't gonna tarry long," Logan said. "No matter if it took the whole staff tonight, I was gonna try to find somebody that threw strikes."
Tuel did that, Logan said, before turning his ankle, and Kitchen did to shut it down.
For Ashland, the goal is to “win the week,” Runyon said.
“I love how everybody in this dugout competed tonight,” he said. “Whatever their role was, whatever they were asked to do, they went up and battled, and that’s what we're looking for. I believe we’ve seen the corner turn on that, and now it's just a matter of getting that one big hit. I think we're one or two big hits away from turning things around pretty quickly.”
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Carroll, Gibson (3), Tuel (3), Adkins (5), Kitchen (6) and Bays, Boggs (5); Brown, Brammer (5), Padron (7) and Marushi. W — Carroll. L — Brown. 2B — Kitchen (GC), Clevenger (GC), Tuel (GC), Adkins (GC).
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Ben Stokes was appointed as captain of England's test cricket team on Thursday, taking on the high-pressure role just a few months after returning from a long spell away from the game to protect his mental health.
The allrounder was the only credible option to replace Joe Root, who quit his position — which he had held for five years — two weeks ago with England having only won one of its last 17 test matches.
It is the first big decision by Rob Key, the former England batsman who was recently hired as managing director of men's cricket in England in a turbulent period for the national team that is currently without a head coach.
Key said he was sure Stokes was ready to shoulder the burden of the captaincy despite missing most of 2021 to focus on his well-being and also recover from two finger operations. It could mean Stokes plays fewer one-day and Twenty20 internationals, though.
“It's just something we've got to do — we've got to manage that load, we have to prioritize at times where we think he needs to be playing. At the moment, that's going to be test cricket,” Key said.
“I don't think we have to overthink this. We have to make sure he is in a good frame of mind, his body is in good shape, and then we can plan accordingly.”
While announcing Stokes' new role, Key also said veteran fast bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad — the top two wicket-takers in England's test history — would also be available again after being controversially left out of the recent West Indies tour.
England plays test series against New Zealand and South Africa this summer, and also completes the series against India that was cut short last year with India 2-1 ahead with one test remaining.
“Before it got announced I was doing this job, I rang them up and said, 'In my opinion you’re both available for selection,'” Key said of the 35-year-old Broad and the 39-year-old Anderson. "I can't promise you you're going to play but you are just available for selection.
“Ben Stokes was very clear on the fact that he wants Jimmy and Broady to come back in. It will purely be done on what's the best XI to win that first test match. Nothing more, nothing less. If they are in that, which there's every chance they will be because they are two great bowlers, then they play.”
Key said new head coaches would soon be hired to lead the men's test and limited-overs teams, insisting the same person cannot handle both jobs.
“It's just become a job that has become near-impossible for one coach to do,” Key said. “The amount of cricket we play, with all the COVID catch-up, all that stuff, you're going to have times where you literally would be jumping on a plane to the other side of the world to coach a different format.”
Getting rid of COVID bubbles for teams is expected to further ease the mental burden on players and coach staff. That should help Stokes, one of the world's best cricketers in all formats, as he settles back into the swing of a hectic cricket schedule.
“He cares about the people around him, he has understanding for why people struggle, he has understanding for why people might not be feeling right,” Key said. “All those traits, along with a very good cricket brain, make him the standout choice.”
Stokes said Root will “continue to be a key ally for me” as he takes on the captaincy.
“I want to thank Joe for everything he has done for English cricket and for always being a great ambassador for the sport all across the world," Stokes said. "He has been a massive part of my development as a leader in the dressing room.”
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Outdoor cinema screenings are being held next to the River Cam to mark the opening of a hotel's new garden. Graduate Cambridge's Garden House restaurant is launching the riverside space with a series of summer events.
The venue has teamed up with Enchanted Cinema for the pop-up film showings. Dirty Dancing will be screened on Monday, May 2, with the James Bond movie No Time To Die lined up for Tuesday, May 3 before West Side Story is shown on Wednesday, May 4.
Doors for each screening will open at 6.30pm. Films will then begin at 8.30pm.
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People will get a chance to try the restaurant's new barbecue menu, plus a selection of cocktails, ahead of watching the films. While the movies will be shown on a big screen, audience members will listen to the audio on headphones.
Garden House's other events include weekly Live Music Fridays and Punting Afternoon Teas, which include a private punt tour of the College Backs followed by a tea of sandwiches, scones and cakes.
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A number of eateries have reported thefts recently and are now urging other restaurants and takeaways to be on the alert.
Ercan Yuzey, owner of Zeytin restaurant in Denne Road, said: “The price of oil is extremely high at the moment and someone has been stealing from us.
“We have heard that a few other places in Horsham are having the same problem.”
Sussex Police say that the theft of cooking oil is a known crime in Sussex and they have had five reports of theft and attempted thefts in the past few weeks.
The Red Deer restaurant in Horsham’s Carfax is among those who have been targeted, along with The Cafe in Nightingale Road.
Many restaurants buy cooking oil from specialist suppliers who also collect the oil after use and pay the restaurants for recycling.
“The company pays us per litre for used oil,” said Ercan, “but they have not paid us for about six months because there has been no oil there.”
He has now installed CCTV cameras in a bid to catch the culprits.
He said he used to buy oil for around £26 for 20 litres but the price had recently soared to £36. Some suppliers now charge up to £50 for 20 litres.
It is thought that the thieves are taking the used oil to convert it into unregulated biodiesel for sale on the black market.
A spokeswoman for The Cafe near Horsham Station said that they now kept their used oil in a locked storeroom after having oil stolen several times in the past.
“Not only did they steal our oil, they were dumping other businesses empty containers and leaving a mess.
“The only way to counteract this is to store it inside.”
A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: “We would advise restaurants, cafes and businesses to check our crime prevention advice online here: https://www.sussex.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-business-safe-from-crime/keep-burglars-out-business/
Reports of the theft of cooking oil have also been made in other counties across England and in Scotland.
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I cannot remember an NFL Draft in which the first round had so much uncertainty — at the very top, which teams are looking for a quarterback and when, the added chaos of eight teams having two first-round picks — so naturally it makes the end of the round even more of a guessing game for teams and certainly for lowly beat writers trying to mock things out.
The Bucs sit at No. 27, and from a distance, that looks like a spot where the positions they most glaringly need for this season — guard and defensive line — could be lacking the best options. I’m presuming that Boston College guard Zion Johnson, seen by most as the best guard in this class, and Georgia’s Jordan Davis and Devonte Wyatt, the draft’s top defensive linemen, will all be taken before the Bucs are on the clock.
Johnson fell far enough in our beat writer mock draft that I had the Bucs trade up from 27 to 23, giving up next year’s third-rounder to grab him and answer a big need without losing anything from this draft. I don’t see him falling below pick No. 24 (Dallas).
To appreciate the dartboard projections late in the first round of a draft like this, here are links to recent mainstream mock drafts with the Bucs taking 15 different players from essentially eight different positions: Johnson, Wyatt, guard Kenyon Green, center Tyler Linderbaum, WR Jahan Dotson, edge Arnold Ebiketie, edge David Ojabo, edge George Karlaftis, cornerback Andrew Booth, cornerback Kaiir Elam, defensive tackle Travis Jones, safety Daxton Hill, linebacker Devin Lloyd, defensive lineman Logan Hall and defensive lineman Perrion Winfrey.
Basically it won’t be a quarterback or a tackle, and the tight ends and running backs aren’t good enough to get mocked this high. Everything else is seen as being in play for the Bucs.
Somebody — maybe — will hit the bullseye.
Round 1, No. 27: Devonte Wyatt, DL, Georgia
I’m sure it’ll happen: After this mock goes live Thursday morning, the Bucs will announce they’ve re-signed Ndamukong Suh to a one-year extension, and suddenly there won’t be quite as much immediate need for defensive line help. But for now, this makes the most sense, because the best guard won’t be there and the Bucs have a greater long-term need on the defensive line, even if Suh’s back. Wyatt feels like the most likely intersection of the talent available and the positional needs. I have seen many mock drafts that have the Bucs taking a defensive back, and that makes sense if you’re looking a year ahead to potential departures. This helps now, in 2022, as Tom Brady chases one more championship.
"It should be every D-Tackle's goal to be like @AaronDonald97."@GeorgiaFootball DT Devonte Wyatt has BIG goals for when he gets to the NFL.
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I feel I should bring this up again: If Wyatt and the top guards are gone, I could totally see the Bucs trading down, perhaps with the Jaguars to No. 33 and pick up multiple picks, grabbing a defensive back and potentially two extra guys that make the 53-man roster.
Round 2, No. 60: Troy Andersen, LB, Montana State
Of all the look-ahead-to-next-year positions, I think linebacker is the most intriguing. The Bucs are preparing for the eventual life after Lavonte David, and having a third top-tier linebacker would allow Todd Bowles to use that player in sub blitz packages as a situational pass rusher. With Andersen, you have 4.42-second 40 speed from a 242-pounder with an unusual background as a quarterback and running back, which shows an ability to process a ton of information and act on it quickly. There’s also a little small-school allure, which never hurts.
Montana State LB Troy Andersen is a special kind of athlete, having played quarterback as well as both inside and outside linebacker 🔥💪@GrindingTheTape and @Brentley12 broke down their evaluations of Andersen in today's TDN Staff meeting 🚨👇#FrontOffice33 | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/mhMQYHQXHw
— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 30, 2022
Round 3, No. 91: Jelani Woods, TE, Virginia
I think Rob Gronkowski will come back for one more year, so it lessens the glaring need to find a starter in this draft, but Woods is special, and he has helped himself this spring. He’s 6-foot-7 and 253 pounds, and he showed a 37-inch vertical at his pro day. He had eight touchdown catches this past season, and can learn from Gronk for a year before stepping into a bigger role in 2023. At this point, I believe the Bucs when they say they have confidence in young guys like Robert Hainsey and Nick Leverett to step in and compete with Aaron Stinnie and be reliable at left guard.
Round 4, No. 133: J.T. Woods, S, Baylor
Back-to-back Woodses! The Bucs may very well spend a higher pick on a defensive back, but Woods has a lot to like. He ran a 4.36 40 at the combine, is only 21, stands 6-foot-2 and has long arms, had nine combined interceptions over the last two seasons and was coached by Dave Aranda, a leading supplier of Bucs defensive stars in his LSU days. There’s a little cornerback in him as well, so versatility is a bonus. Some pundits are predicting a running back here, so I’ll just give Dane Brugler a shoutout for suggesting Texas A&M’s Isaiah Spiller in this spot.
Just @football_grump gushing over Baylor safety J.T. Woods.
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Round 7, No. 248: Jordan Stout, P, Penn State
I love the idea of someone typing, “There’s no way the punter is still there” in the Comments section of a mock draft. But Stout makes a lot of sense for the Bucs, who can shed a $2.9 million non-guaranteed salary if they move on from veteran Bradley Pinion. Stout has a strong leg and can even kick in a pinch; he was among college football’s best on kickoffs and touchback percentages last season. It’s really hard to get much impact from a pick this late, but Stout would do that while also freeing up enough cap space to pay for all the draft picks.
Round 7, No. 261: Dallis Flowers, CB, Pittsburg State
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You want a long shot here with the next-to-last pick, and this is my favorite. Flowers turns 25 in June and had a wild path to the draft: three years at NAIA’s Robert Morris, a semester at Div. II Tiffin, three years at NAIA’s Grand View, then a breakout year at Div. II Pittsburg State, with five picks and two kickoff return touchdowns. He broke records there set by an old Bruce Arians Cardinals guy, John “Smoke” Brown, who was briefly with the Bucs. Please, Bucs, draft this guy so when he makes a play in the preseason, I can say, “Way to go, Dallis!” in the press box.
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The Gujarat High Court has pulled up the State Bank of India (SBI) for not issuing a no-dues certificate in a land sale matter over a farmer's outstanding amount of just 31 paise, observing that this was nothing but harassment. While hearing a petition on Wednesday, Justice Bhargav Karia expressed displeasure over the bank, the country's largest lender, withholding the no-dues certificate, which is required for clearing a land deal.
"This is too much. A nationalised bank says that a no-dues certificate will not be issued just for 31 paise," the judge said. As per the case details, the petitioners Rakesh Verma and Manoj Verma had purchased a piece of land in Khoraj village near Ahmedabad city from farmer Shamjibhai and his family in 2020.
Since Shamjibhai had sold the land to the petitioners before repaying a crop loan of Rs 3 lakh, which he had taken from the SBI, the petitioners (who are new owners of the land) could not enter their names in the revenue records because of the bank's charge on the land parcel. Though the farmer later repaid the entire amount to the bank, the SBI did not issue a no-dues certificate for some reason, following which the new owners moved the high court two years ago.
During the hearing on Wednesday, when Justice Karia asked the bank to submit the no-dues certificate in the court, SBI's lawyer Anand Gogia said, "It's not possible because there is an outstanding amount of 31 paise. It is system generated." To this, Justice Karia said anything less than 50 paise should be ignored and the certificate should be issued because the original borrower had already paid the entire due on crop loan. When Gogia said the SBI manager had given an oral instruction that the certificate cannot be issued, the judge got angry and directed the advocate to ask the manager to appear before the court.
"The Banking Regulation Act says that anything less than 50 paise should not be counted. Why are you harassing people? It's nothing but harassment by your manager," Justice Karia said. As Gogia sought time to file a detailed affidavit to put forth the technicalities of the issue, Justice Karia kept the matter for further hearing on May 2.
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Day Kibaki, serving as VP, ate from a sufuria at Moi event
The late President Mwai Kibaki was once forced to eat directly from a sufuria when he arrived late for a presidential function, a former aide of President Daniel arap Moi has revealed.
The incident happened in 1985 when Kibaki, the vice-president at the time, arrived late for a public rally and found the President’s aides having lunch, said Moi's long-serving press secretary Lee Njiru.
"We were in Wote in Makueni and he came late and found us having a meal from a sufuria with an aide-de-camp to Mzee Moi, Major Wilson Boinett (he later became brigadier and director of intelligence services). We were short of plates," he recalled.
"Kibaki didn't want to be seen by Mzee Moi. He joined us in a room, washed his hands and started eating meat from the sufuria."
Mr Njiru went on: "He told me, ‘Njiru, let me show you how it is done’. We ate together from the same sufuria, three of us – Kibaki, Boinett and myself. When he finished, he washed his hands and asked me, 'Lee Njiru, how is the news?’ Up to this minute, when I meet Brigadier Boinett, that is our salutation. I greet him, 'Boinett, how is news?’"
Mr Njiru also recalled an incident in Embu when Kibaki was campaigning in 2002 and he was in a hotel.
“I was passing by and I didn't want to join them because I didn't want to be seen with him. After all, he was in opposition," he said.
I don't understand
"When he saw me, he told the politicians around him, 'You Embu people are interesting people, you gave birth to Lee Njiru, who understands Moi. I don't understand what Moi says but when I read the papers in the morning that's when I understand what he was saying the previous day. Your son is the only person who understands Moi the best’. He was a humorous person."
Mr Njiru said that Kibaki was his own man and was not easily swayed by tribal groupings.
"In 1968, when Mzee Jomo Kenyatta was sick and was in a coma, the Kikuyu community leaders close to Mzee Kenyatta started forming groups to fight Moi and lay the ground for the Kenyatta succession. Kibaki didn't join any grouping. He remained independent. He followed his own conscience," he said.
One of the greatest leadership qualities of Kibaki, he said, was that even when he disagreed with someone he did not insult him.
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"He approached issues with humour and like a gentleman. The late Cabinet minister Elijah Mwangale went to campaign against him in his home turf of Nyeri, but the late Mzee Kibaki did not attack Mwangale with venom like what many politicians would do today. He just referred to Mwangale as a political tourist. He did not use vulgar language," he said.
“He expressed his displeasure with a tinge of humour.”
He also recalled that when Kibaki was involved in a road accident and was taken to London for specialised treatment, and Moi was on a tour of the US, the President made a stopover in London and went to visit Kibaki in hospital.
"I thought Kibaki would be angry with Mzee Moi but he was jovial. Mzee Moi pulled a chair and they talked about the Moi succession like gentlemen. When Kibaki was sworn in as President, he didn't show any animosity towards Mzee Moi and that is why he refused to jail Mzee Moi," Mr Njiru revealed. | https://nation.africa/kenya/news/day-kibaki-serving-as-vp-ate-from-a-sufuria-at-moi-event-3797216 | 2022-04-28T11:38:56Z | https://nation.africa/kenya/news/day-kibaki-serving-as-vp-ate-from-a-sufuria-at-moi-event-3797216 | true | 1 |
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Florida deputy-involved shooting at Target leaves 1 dead, 3 injured
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At least one person was killed and three others were injured when gunmen opened fire on a target store in Kisimi, Florida on Friday evening, according to reports.
Two Osiola County Sheriff’s deputies were involved in the shooting, and both are OK, Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez said the Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation did not go into detail about the shooting, which the officer in charge of investigating the shootings involved reported to Fox 35 in Orlando.
“It’s an officer shooting. Two of our officers are involved,” Lopez told reporters in a brief statement, according to Orlando’s WKMG-TV. “They are OK. We have a dead man and we are fully cooperating with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.”
One victim was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds and later died, Orlando’s Fox 35 reported. Two were injured and another was stabbed while fleeing the scene.
Their condition was not reported.
Authorities have not released any other information about the shooting.
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Maharashtra SSC, HSC Result 2022: Maharashtra Board’s 10th, 12th Result will be published on this website – List of websites for checking Maharashtra SSC, HSC Result 2022 Scorecard
For the convenience of the students, the board has released a list of four websites, not one or two, on which the students will be able to view the results. Let’s see the list of those websites.
Maharashtra SSC, HSC results 2022 will be published on these websites
1- mahahsscboard.in
2-msbshse.co.in
3- mh-ssc.ac.in
4-mahresult.nic.in
The date and time of the Maharashtra Board’s decision will be announced in advance. It is learned that Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad may announce the results. Last year students had to enter roll number and mother’s name in the admission card to see the result.
Maharashtra SSC, HSC Results 2022 will be able to check the results with these steps
Step 1- Students first visit the board’s official website.
Step 2- A link to the 10th and 12th results will appear on the home page of the website.
Step 3- Click on the results link.
Step 3- Now enter your roll number and mother’s name to check the student result.
Step 4- Fill in all the details and check your result.
Step 5- Print the result sheet.
If you want to become a government teacher, follow this process
#Maharashtra #SSC #HSC #Result #Maharashtra #Boards #10th #12th #Result #published #website #List #websites #checking #Maharashtra #SSC #HSC #Result #Scorecard | https://www.gadgetclock.com/maharashtra-ssc-hsc-result-2022-maharashtra-boards-10th-12th-result-will-be-published-on-this-website-list-of-websites-for-checking-maharashtra-ssc-hsc-result-2022-scorecard/ | 2022-04-28T11:43:07Z | https://www.gadgetclock.com/maharashtra-ssc-hsc-result-2022-maharashtra-boards-10th-12th-result-will-be-published-on-this-website-list-of-websites-for-checking-maharashtra-ssc-hsc-result-2022-scorecard/ | true | 1 |
A guest's fishing line on Alex Sosa's boat started to move while they were drifting along Buffalo Bayou, close to Memorial Park last Friday.
Sosa instructed his guest to reel in their line and what they thought was a tree branch at first quickly started to resemble a dinosaur. They moved their boat to the banks of the bayou and brought the animal close enough to see that a giant alligator snapping turtle hooked itself to their line.
Sosa, 27, runs Buffalo Bayou Fishing Champs, a charter that takes guests fishing along Houston's bayous. Sosa and his guests were fishing for alligator gar when they came across the turtle.
"It was not happy," Sosa said. He knew the turtle was a threatened species and immediately tried to remove the hook while trying to remain as safe as possible. Sosa said he tried to use a special hook remover but when the turtle made its way to the bank, it anchored itself into the sand and was forceful enough to pull Sosa.
Sosa's guest was, "controlling the rod and making sure that I don't get the head of the turtle too close to my hands," Sosa said, "and I grab it by the shell behind its head and it crushed my fingers so bad, just from the force from its neck."
Sosa eventually wiggled the hook out and the turtle immediately went back into the water. Although alligator snapping turtles regularly mess with Sosa's fishing lines while he fishes along Buffalo Bayou, he's never actually hooked one or has seen one that size. He didn't have a scale with him but he figured the turtle was well over 100 pounds.
According to the National Wildlife Federation, alligator snapping turtles are the largest species of freshwater turtles and typically weigh between 155 and 175 pounds.
Jordan Gray from the Turtle Survival Alliance North America says that alligator snapping turtles sightings have been reported for years at Buffalo Bayou, typically from fishing or after floods. The turtles prefer living in moving water with tree-lined banks. They also don't survive in channelized bayous like Brays Bayou.
On HoustonChronicle.com: Buffalo Bayou an unlikely hotbed for alligator snapping turtles
"For a good while they have been considered functionally extirpated in the bayou, so you don't have breeding populations anymore," Gray said. In 2016, the Alliance partnered with other agencies to trap and tag the turtles throughout Buffalo Bayou. "What we've found is that Buffalo Bayou seems to be a refuge for this species."
Gray said The Alliance cataloged well over 100 alligator snapping turtles in the bayou. Last year, the Alliance tagged its 99th (named after J.J. Watt) and 100th turtle in the bayou.
Gray said that one of the most pervasive killers of alligator snapping turtles are fishing gear, whether someone hooks one and cuts the line leaving the hook in the turtle, or people leaving fishing gear behind.
"We unfortunately find alligator snappers in the bayou dead every year that have been entangled and drowned in fishing line," Gray said.
If people do come across one, Gray says alligator snapping turtles are not aggressive if they are in the water, according to Gray.
"Even though they're large and they certainly have the capability to inflict damage, they're not an aggressive species," Gray said. "However, when one comes out of the water they're out of their safety zone, they can be dangerous for those that are trying to get a fish hook out or untangle them."
Late last year, the Center for Biological Diversity petitioned for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the alligator snapping turtle under the Endangered Species Act. If someone comes across an alligator snapping turtle, Gray recommends contacting a wildlife professional with Texas Parks and Wildlife or the Turtle Survival Alliance so they can catalog the turtle and help properly protect it. | https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/Man-finds-alligator-snapping-turtle-along-buffalo-17130726.php | 2022-04-28T11:45:10Z | https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/Man-finds-alligator-snapping-turtle-along-buffalo-17130726.php | false | 1 |
Apple’s iPhone 12 is again listed on e-commerce sites at discounted prices. Amazon is selling the iPhone with a starting price of Rs 54,999, whereas Flipkart is offering it for Rs 56,999. But, you can get the iPhone 12 at a much lower price with some bank and exchange offers. Both the sites have different offers. If you have been waiting for a good iPhone deal, then you can check out the details below.
iPhone 12 is on sale at an effective price of Rs 52,999; deal explained
The iPhone 12 is currently on sale for Rs 56,999 on Flipkart, but there is a Rs 4,000 instant discount offer on an HDFC credit card. This effectively brings down the price to Rs 52,999. However, this price is for the 64GB storage model. Those who want more storage will have to spend more. The 128GB variant is being sold for Rs 61,999. With HDFC bank offer, the price would be Rs 57,999. Do note that the bank offer is not available on all the colour variants, so you will have to check that on the site. The above-mentioned offers were available for Red and Black colour models at the time of writing this article.
On Amazon, the device is available at a much lower price, but the offer is not that great. The iPhone 12 is listed for Rs 54,900 on this e-commerce site and there is only 10 percent discount (up to Rs 2,000) on Bank of Baroda, Federal bank, and Standard Chartered credit cards. As for the exchange offers, there is up to Rs 11,400 off on Amazon and up to Rs 13,000 on Flipkart. Users can check both the deals on the respective sites and avail exchange offers as well, which will bring down the price by a bigger margin.
It is important to note that Apple is still selling the iPhone 12 at its retail price of Rs 65,900 via the official India store, but you are getting this phone at a much lower price on these e-commerce sites.
Apple iPhone 12 is available at a lower price in India: Should you buy it?
Yes, it is. In the above-mentioned price range, you are getting a lot. If you can’t afford the more expensive iPhone 13 series, then iPhone 12 is still one of the best options for iOS lovers if they can spend close to Rs 50,000 on a phone. The iPhone 12 was launched in 2020, but it is still a great smartphone that will offer you a powerful performance and here, you don’t have to worry about long-term software support, as Apple releases the latest version of iOS for most of the models.
It is capable of offering you picturesque shots, and a day’s battery life with light usage. One will get an excellent content viewing experience on a 6.1-inch screen, which, in my opinion, is an ideal size. The iPhone 12 also comes with support for next-generation 5G cellular connectivity. The device is IP68 rated, which means you don’t have to worry about the phone during the rainy season. Apple has also provided wireless charging support. What else do you want? The handset even has a striking design. Though, there is one area where you might get disappointed. Apple no longer ships a charger in the box, so you will be required to spend extra on this too. | https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/apple-iphone-12-on-sale-at-an-effective-price-of-rs-52-999-here-s-how-the-deal-works-1943044-2022-04-28 | 2022-04-28T11:46:00Z | https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/apple-iphone-12-on-sale-at-an-effective-price-of-rs-52-999-here-s-how-the-deal-works-1943044-2022-04-28 | false | 1 |
LONDON -- A British court ruled Wednesday that the Conservative government acted illegally when it discharged hospital patients into nursing homes without testing them for covid-19 or isolating them -- a policy that led to thousands of deaths early in the pandemic.
Two High Court judges said the policy in March and April 2020 was unlawful because it failed to take into account the infection risk that non-symptomatic carriers of the virus posed to older or vulnerable people.
The judges said U.K. officials did not take into account the "growing awareness" that the virus could be spread by people who had no symptoms, which had been identified as a risk as far back as late January 2020.
They said the U.K. government should have advised that discharged hospital patients be kept separate from other nursing home residents for 14 days -- something that didn't happen in the first weeks of the country's outbreak.
Around 20,000 people died with the virus in British nursing homes during the initial months of the country's first outbreak in 2020.
The ruling came in response to a lawsuit by two women whose fathers died when the virus swept through the homes where they lived. Their lawyers said the decision -- which allowed covid-19 to spread among the elderly and vulnerable -- was "one of the most egregious and devastating policy failures in the modern era."
The judges backed some parts of the lawsuit's arguments but rejected claims made under human rights legislation and against the National Health Service.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the government would study the ruling and respond "in due course." He said officials had to make difficult decisions at an "incredibly difficult time" when "we didn't know very much about the disease."
"The thing we didn't know in particular was that covid could be transmitted asymptomatically in the way that it was, and that was something that I wish we had known more about at the time," Johnson said.
"Of course, I want to renew my apologies and sympathies for all those who lost loved ones during the pandemic, people who lost loved ones in care homes," he added.
New Zealand breached travelers' rights
During the height of pandemic restrictions, thousands of New Zealanders desperate to return home essentially had to roll the dice month after month as they tried to secure a coveted bed in a quarantine hotel run by the military.
On Wednesday, a New Zealand court ruled that the government had breached the rights of its own citizens by imposing the lottery-style system on them.
A group called Grounded Kiwis had used crowdsourcing to help fund their case against the government.
But while they were celebrating their victory, the case may have little impact going forward as New Zealand has since abandoned its zero-tolerance approach to the virus and largely dismantled its quarantine system.
Central to the case was New Zealand's Bill of Rights Act, which guarantees every citizen the right to return home.
High Court Justice Jillian Mallon ruled that forcing people to stay in quarantine hotels for two weeks initially, and later for one week, was reasonable given the circumstances of the pandemic.
But she found that operating a lottery-style system for the beds was unreasonable, and did not take into account how long people had been waiting abroad, or whether they had a compelling need to return home.
"New Zealanders' right to enter their country could be infringed in some instances in a manner that was not demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society," the judge concluded.
Information for this article was contributed by Nick Perry of The Associated Press. | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/apr/28/british-court-faults-initial-covid-care/ | 2022-04-28T11:47:08Z | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/apr/28/british-court-faults-initial-covid-care/ | true | 1 |
Harbor Springs Public Schools students to return to stage with first musical since 2019
HARBOR SPRINGS — For the first time since 2019, the Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center will be bringing students back to the stage this weekend for the Harbor Springs Public Schools spring musical.
The musical — Disney's "High School Musical" — follows the story of Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez as they try out for the lead parts in their high school musical. This causes division among their peer groups and cliques but the two move forward deciding not to stick to the status quo.
"It's largely based off the film but does have a few changes for the stage," said Harbor Springs High School language arts teacher and musical director Kendra Shaw.
"Anyone who is familiar with the movies will hear a lot of the same songs as well as a few others," she said.
The musical's cast and crew consists of 29 middle and high school students who have all been working on the musical since the middle of February.
It's both Shaw's first time directing and the first time students have been able to rehearse and be on the stage together in about three years — due to the COVID-19 pandemic — but Shaw is eager for people to see the show.
"It's been really, really exciting actually in directing the show. It's been a learning curve for myself and the kids but we have all gotten into the swing of things quickly and are really excited to be back to live performances on the stage," she said.
The upcoming musical will take place in the Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center with one showing at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 and a second at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 1.
Tickets for the musical will be available at the door and are $10 per adult and $7 per student. The center's box office will also open 45 minutes prior to the shows.
"I've been able to watch all of this come together and grow into something really significant since the beginning and I'm really excited for the students but also for people to come see what we've been working on," said Shaw.
More information about the upcoming musical can be found online at www.harborps.org/community/performing-arts-center.
Contact reporter Sean Miller at smiller@petoskeynews.com. Follow him on Twitter, @seanmillerpnr, and Instagram, @sean_everest. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/entertainment/2022/04/28/harbor-springs-public-schools-present-first-musical-three-years-weekend/9551922002/ | 2022-04-28T11:49:39Z | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/entertainment/2022/04/28/harbor-springs-public-schools-present-first-musical-three-years-weekend/9551922002/ | false | 1 |
It all started on MSN – the realm where David* and I ignited a teenage crush, both shyly avoiding eye contact at school but enthusiastically chatting online. Ten years later he slid into my DMs to admit how much he fancied me all those years ago. The crush that began with intense hours of instant messaging continued in a similar vein. He was cute then, but his pictures showed he was even hotter now. Our digital flame was rekindled.
After chatting for a while, I messaged on his birthday asking if he was alone, hoping to send him a saucy pic. He said he was out with his mates, but then, almost instantly, my phone vibrated with him saying he had escaped and was now on his own. Instead of asking for a pic, he asked what he could do for my pleasure.
I didn’t know what was hotter: his subservience or the image of him in a toilet cubicle missing his own party because he’d rather be sexting me. I asked what he wanted and his answer made me burn –“Me worshipping you, and you giving me the opposite.”
I commanded him to kneel, telling him I won’t let him up until he’s whimpering at my feet. My ego was full to bursting and I got wet watching him furiously typing on the screen.He told me how sexy I am and how he longed to feel my thighs wrapped around his head. The more complimentary he was, the harsher my replies became.
I told him to beg for me, reminding him he was in a cubicle while his friends partied.“What are you?” I asked “Pathetic, Mistress,” he replied. I pictured him on his knees, licking my boots as he tugged at the leather hugging my thighs. Desperate to taste me. I was completely in control of his sexual gratification – not just in this fantasy as we sent texts back and forth, but also as I told him what he could and couldn’t do to himself.
I imagined standing before him, his knees bruised from the hard tiles, his eyes staring pleadingly up at me. I denied his request to touch himself. I wanted him to be agonisingly throbbing – he didn’t deserve the same pleasure I relish in.
Then, it got better: he asked for my PayPal. He begged me to let him buy me something sexy. And while the sexting continued, getting hotter and heavier, he sent me links to fetish sites. I refused anything cheap, telling him I deserved better. We settled on a latex bustier that would perfectly frame the breasts he had to beg to suck on.
I was totally alone, but the sex was more intense than anything I’d experienced – knowing that I was more deserving of his attention and money than a party full of his nearest and dearest. With my vibrator firmly pressed against my clit, I was giddy on my own power and the image of him grovelling before me. My orgasm was irrefutably mine – and so was his. The denial of his climax made mine greater.
I ended the chat with my ego just as satiated as my body. After years of unconsciously submitting to men’s desires, I finally felt fulfilled. The next day I woke up to a bonus in my bank account and a message. “Your parcel is on its way, Mistress.”
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Parkland shooter's jury search restarts due to judge's error
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The judge overseeing jury selection for a man who murdered 17 people at a Florida high school declared that the process will start over Monday, conceding that she should have questioned 11 potential jurors who said they would not follow the law before she dismissed...
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Solar panels have been installed on the roof of the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle as part of moves to cut carbon emissions.
They have been placed on the building as part of Historic Environment Scotland’s (HES) continued programme to reduce energy use across the historic properties in its care.
The renewable energy generated by the new solar panels is projected to reach approximately 26,500 kWh per year, equivalent to about 6,680kg of CO2.
It is expected that this will more than offset the electrical consumption of the war memorial building, and any additional energy generated will be used elsewhere within the castle site.
The panels are not visible from any vantage point in the site or the city because the memorial is located at the summit of Castle Rock and has a high parapet.
David Mitchell, director of conservation at HES, said: “As a major player under the 2009 Climate Change Act, we have a responsibility to lead by example in reducing our carbon emissions, and in developing innovative approaches to promote sustainability.
“The installation of solar panels at one of Scotland’s most iconic historic sites is another step forward in our efforts to significantly reduce the carbon we generate across our estate.
“Edinburgh Castle accounts for 26% of our total carbon emissions and 18% of total electrical consumption across the properties in our care, making it critical that we investigate ways to reduce this.
“It was crucial that the design plans took into careful consideration the historic, cultural and emotional significance of the War Memorial, involving close collaboration with the trustees.
“The final plans for the installation of these panels have been sensitively designed to consider the historic fabric of the building and the wider views of the War Memorial and Edinburgh Castle itself within the city and surrounding areas.
“By pioneering schemes such as this, we can demonstrate that historic buildings are part of the solution to reducing emissions and helping Scotland reach net zero.”
HES said the panels will help build on carbon reduction efforts at Edinburgh Castle where in the 10 years to 2018/19 there was a 29% reduction in energy consumption and 46% decrease in associated carbon emissions.
Opened in July 1927, the memorial houses and displays the rolls of honour of Scots servicemen and women from all the Armed Services, the Dominions, Merchant Navy, Women’s Services, Nursing Services and civilian casualties of all wars from 1914 to the present day.
HES said the design of the panel installation has sensitively taken into account both the cultural significance of the monument and its historic fabric.
Before starting the works, HES engaged with a range of stakeholders as part of the planning process, including working closely with the trustees who manage the building.
The works were funded by Scottish Enterprise and the installation was carried out by AES Solar.
HES said it is committed to becoming net zero by 2045, in line with Scottish Government targets, by halving its annual emissions over the next 10 years and beyond. | https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/uk-news/2022/04/28/solar-panels-installed-on-scottish-national-war-memorial-at-edinburgh-castle/ | 2022-04-28T11:54:44Z | https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/uk-news/2022/04/28/solar-panels-installed-on-scottish-national-war-memorial-at-edinburgh-castle/ | false | 8 |
Asia-Pacific Precision Medicine Market is Displaying Highest Growth Rate
The North American region held the largest share in the precision medicine market in 2019, and it is predicted to witness the same trend during 2020–2030.
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global precision medicine market revenue stood at $203.5 billion in 2019, and it is expected to rise to $738.8 billion by 2030. According to the forecast of the market research company, P&S Intelligence, the market will advance at a CAGR of 12.1% from 2020 to 2030 (forecast period). The factors driving the expansion of the market are the increasing implementation of government policies for raising public awareness about personalized treatments, surging number of approved personalized medications, flourishing medical tourism industry, and the growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in precision medicine.The governments of many countries are launching initiatives for developing personalized medical treatments. As per the Personalized Medicine Coalition, which is a national health council based in Washington D.C., the U.S., the Trump administration announced in July 2019 that it would reduce the prices of drugs in the U.S., to make them comparable with the international rates. This announcement was made for advancing personalized treatments and making them affordable for a large section of the population.
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Moreover, as per the World Economic Forum, Argentina initiated a Precision Medicine Initiative Grant in 2017 for starting scientific procedures required for putting investigational precision medicine approaches to clinical practice. Besides, precision medicine is also increasingly being adopted by medical practitioners across the world for treating infectious diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. This method helps prevent negative drug reactions and massively increases the medical treatment options available to the patient.
This is why the surging popularity of precision medicine is fueling the expansion of the medical tourism industry, especially in the emerging economies. For example, in the U.K., the government is building advanced therapy treatment centers for advancing gene therapy and precision medicine. Furthermore, the country is rapidly becoming a healthcare hub for patients from all over the world, primarily with the $70 million investment made in the Industry Strategy Challenge Fund for improving the healthcare infrastructure.
Depending on type, the precision medicine market is divided into diagnostics, personalized medical care, and therapeutics. Out of these, the personalized medical care category is predicted to exhibit the highest CAGR in the market throughout the forecast period, mainly because of the enactment of favorable government policies, including the provision of grants and funds, for promoting the adoption of telemedicine, rising demand for remote patient monitoring services, and lack of quality healthcare and patient care in various remote regions around the world.
Geographically, the precision medicine market is expected to demonstrate the fastest growth in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region during the forecast period. This is credited to the soaring healthcare expenditure, surging disposable income of people, ballooning product approvals, growing public awareness about precision medicine, huge investments being made for developing precision medicine, enactment of supportive government regulations, and the existence of several firms developing AI-powered solutions for precision medicine in the region.
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Hence, it can be safely said that the rising demand for personalized medications, implementation of government policies aimed at developing personalized medical treatments, and the flourishing medical tourism industry will drive the growth of the market in the coming years.
Precision Medicine Market Size Breakdown by Segment
By Type
• Therapeutics
• Diagnostics
o Esoteric lab services
o Esoteric tests
o Molecular diagnostics
• Personalized Medical Care
o Electronic medical record
o Telemedicine
By service
Tele consulting
Tele monitoring
Tele education
Tele training
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Dermatology
Gynecology
Neurology
Cardiology
Orthopedics
o Disease management
By Region
• North America
o U.S.
o Canada
• Europe Precision
o Germany
o France
o U.K.
o Italy
o Spain
• Asia-Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
• Latin America
o Brazil
o Mexico
• Middle East and Africa
o South Africa
o Saudi Arabia
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Risk of PTSD makes employees more susceptible to additional mental health concerns
SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Q1 2022 Mental Health Index: U.S. Worker Edition findings show that the risk of PTSD among workers remains alarmingly high; up 121% when compared to before the global pandemic. Further, sustained attention is 47% worse than pre-pandemic; and for men the data is even more concerning – 74% worse than February 2020. These worrisome findings are a stark contrast to additional data that shows improvements in risk for most other mental health concerns. Experts offer words of caution as risk of PTSD makes people more emotionally volatile and increasingly susceptible to stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. It will take little to impact employees' mental state.
"High PTSD risk levels are a long-lingering effect of the pandemic; and while not totally unexpected, are cause for concern," noted Mathew Mund, CEO, Total Brain. "Employees, while showing great mental health improvements as the world began to open, are highly vulnerable to uncertainty and change right now. The strong correlation between PTSD and other mental health concerns means that employees' and employers' ability to assess and monitor mental health is more important than ever."
The Mental Health Index: U.S. Worker Edition, powered by Total Brain, a mental health monitoring and support platform, is distributed in partnership with the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, One Mind at Work, and the HR Policy Association and its American Health Policy Institute.
Michael Thompson, National Alliance president and CEO said, "Workers have become even more vulnerable after enduring a period of sustained stress over the past couple of years. Recent turmoil – domestically and globally – has triggered renewed concerns about their mental health and wellbeing."
Margaret Faso, director, Health Care Research and Policy of HR Policy Association said, "Employers know employee wellbeing and benefit offerings are crucial tools as workers adapt to evolving workplaces and expectations post-pandemic. Monitoring employee mental health allows employers to innovate and quickly provide the right programs to address the needs of their employees."
"While the reopening of many facets of the world, including workplaces, has resulted in certain mental health improvements, it is understandable that this reintegration after such a lengthy period in quarantine has also resulted in increased risk of PTSD," said Daryl Tol, executive vice president of One Mind at Work. "Given this higher risk, employers must continue to be hyper-aware of the needs of their workforce and ensure that there are resources and solutions in place to meet those needs with care."
The full Q1 2022 Mental Health Index results can be found here. For additional insights, there will be a complimentary 30-minute webinar on Friday, April 29 at noon Eastern. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lwkmMgCZQaCgNBDvL0OA4Q.
To learn more, watch Total Brain Chief Medical Officer Dr. Evian Gordon as he discusses how the Total Brain platform addresses PTSD. For more information about PTSD in the workplace download Trauma and Mental Health in the Workplace. This white paper is the latest work in the One Mind at Work CHRO Insight Series created in partnership with the SHRM Foundation.
Methodology: The Mental Health Index: U.S. Worker Edition contains data drawn from a weekly randomized sample of 500 working Americans taken from a larger universe of Total Brain users. The Index is NOT a survey or a poll. Data is culled from neuroscientific brain assessments using standardized digital tasks and questions from the Total Brain platform. Participants include workers from all walks of life and regions, job levels, occupations, industries, and types of organizations (public vs. private). The brain assessments used to compile the Mental Health Index were taken weekly from the first week of February 2020 until the week starting March 28, 2022, inclusive. The last three weeks of November 29 to December 19, 2021 (inclusive) were compared to the two weeks from March (March 21 to April 3 inclusive).
About Total Brain: Total Brain is based in San Francisco and publicly listed in Sydney, AUS (ASX:TTB). Total Brain is a mental health monitoring and support platform that has more than 1M registered users. Benefits for employers and payers include better mental healthcare access, lower costs, and higher productivity. Benefits for healthcare providers include improved patient outcomes, tracking of evidence-based outcomes across the continuum of care, and a reduction in clinician fatigue. totalbrain.com
About the National Alliance: The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance) is the only nonprofit, purchaser-led organization with a national and regional structure dedicated to driving health and healthcare value across the country. Its members represent private and public sector, nonprofit, and Taft-Hartley organizations, and more than 45 million Americans spending over $300 billion annually on healthcare. nationalalliancehealth.org
About One Mind at Work: Launched in 2017, One Mind at Work is a global coalition of leaders from diverse sectors who have joined together with the goal of transforming approaches to mental health and addiction. One Mind at Work now includes more than 90 global employers and 18 research and content partners. The coalition covers more than 8 million people under its charter. onemindatwork.org
About HR Policy Association: HR Policy Association is the lead organization representing Chief Human Resource Officers at major employers. The Association consists of over 390 of the largest corporations doing business in the United States and globally, and these employers are represented in the organization by their most senior human resource executive. Collectively, their companies employ more than 10 million employees in the United States, over nine percent of the private sector workforce, and 20 million employees worldwide. These senior corporate officers participate in the Association because of their commitment to improving the direction of human resource policy. hrpolicy.org.
About American Health Policy Institute: American Health Policy Institute is a non-partisan non-profit think tank, started by the HR Policy Foundation, which examines the practical implications of health policy changes through the lens of large employers. The Institute examines the challenges employers face in providing health care to their employees and recommends policy solutions to promote the provision of affordable, high-quality, employer-based health care. The Institute serves to provide thought leadership grounded in the practical experience of America's largest employers. Their mission is to develop impactful strategies to ensure that those purchasing health care can not only bend the cost curve, but break it, by keeping health care cost inflation in line with general inflation. americanhealthpolicy.org.
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Four-year-old Mississippi boy killed in two-vehicle crash Wednesday
Published 6:33 am Thursday, April 28, 2022
A four-year-old boy was killed in a two-car wreck Wednesday afternoon.
Officials with the Covington County Coroner’s office reported that the boy was killed shortly before 3 p.m. Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash in Collins on Magee Road.
The boy, identified as Jaxon Goudy, of Covington County, was reportedly riding in the front seat of a 2016 Kia Optima, unrestrained on the passenger side. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Optima was traveling south on Magee Road when a 2015 Nissan Altima heading north crossed into its lane and struck the vehicle.
The driver of the Kia and two people in the Nissan were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
The crash is under investigation by the Covington County Sheriff’s Office. | https://m.magnoliastatelive.com/2022/04/28/four-year-old-mississippi-boy-killed-in-two-vehicle-crash-wednesday/ | 2022-04-28T11:56:38Z | https://m.magnoliastatelive.com/2022/04/28/four-year-old-mississippi-boy-killed-in-two-vehicle-crash-wednesday/ | true | null |
Star man sold? Loan ace re-signed? – 5 transfer dealings we could see at Plymouth Argyle this summer
Regardless of what division they find themselves in for next season, Plymouth Argyle look set for a big summer window.
Plymouth Argyle have exceeded expectations this season, sitting in 6th place of the League One table as we approach the final game of the season.
The Pilgrims need to match or better Wycombe Wanderers’ result this weekend to secure a play-off spot, with their promotion rivals on the same points as them.
With their division for next season unknown, here we look at five potential transfer dealings we could see happen at Plymouth Argyle this season…
Panutche Camara – Out
During the January transfer window, Peterborough United were reportedly showing interest in midfielder Camara, in which the Pilgrims fended off to keep hold of their star man.
The club offered the 25-year-old a new contract in March, that he is yet to respond to. His contract expires in 2023, and there’s no doubt the south coast club will do everything they can to keep hold of Camara.
Ryan Hardie – Out
According to LancsLive, Hardie was on the radar of Preston North End during the January transfer window, with former boss Ryan Lowe wanting to take the striker to Lancashire with him.
The 25-year-old has netted 16 league goals this season, and more Championship clubs will surely come calling for the Scotsman in the summer, with a sizeable fee potentially tempting Plymouth Argyle to sell.
Ryan Broom – In
Peterborough United loanee Broom has been on great form for his temporary side this season, netting four goals and assisting five in 42 appearances from midfield.
His future at the Posh is unknown, but he did reject an offer from Aberdeen in the January transfer window to see out his spell with the Pilgrims. Steven Schumacher has expressed his desire to keep Broom, who could join on a permanent deal in the summer.
Lucas Ness – In
Last month, Plymouth Argyle were said to be alongside Burnley, Norwich City and Bournemouth for clubs interested in Charlton Athletic defender Ness.
The 22-year-old is currently on loan at Hampton & Richmond Borough and has featured in 12 games for his temporary club. Should he be signed, it would most likely be as a squad player.
Jordon Garrick – In
Garrick is another loan man who has impressive massively this season since joining from Swansea City. Wales Online confirmed last month that the Swans face a ‘big decision’ this summer over the 23-year-old.
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When people think about pepperoni, their brains jump to pizza. After all, pepperoni appeared on nearly 37 percent of all pizza orders, according to a recent national study. That is more than three times as much as the next popular topping: mushroom.
While pizza in its various forms is probably among the best food choices out there, sometimes you might want something a little lighter. If you and the family are looking to cater to a low-carb diet plan, you can ditch the pizza and still have that warm, crunchy pepperoni experience.
Pepperoni chips are the answer to your snack cravings and it’s one of the simplest recipes out there. All you need is — you guessed it — pepperoni!
We all know pepperoni is a pretty versatile ingredient. In addition to making pizza delicious, it’s also a great add-in for savory meatballs and amps up a charcuterie board to the next level. But, we love this chip recipe shared by Hip2Keto because it allows the pepperoni to be the only star on the plate.
While pepperoni chips are a keto-friendly option, we think this is a great snack option no matter how you choose to eat. Plus, there are few things better than a one-ingredient recipe, right?
According to the recipe, you can prepare these pepperoni chips in three different ways. First, you can put the sliced pepperoni on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and use your oven’s broiler function.
If you don’t feel like heating up the house, you can always make your pepperoni chips with a microwave oven. All you need is two paper towels and your microwave according to Instagrammer @ketosnackz.
Finally, if you have an air fryer, then pepperoni chips might be your go-to snack recipe from now on. Just follow the Hip2Keto recipe and in about five minutes, your pepperoni chips are ready to go!
To make things even easier, you can pick up pre-sliced pepperoni at your favorite grocery location. With lots of options to choose from, including turkey pepperoni and all kinds of flavors and spice levels, you can change up your pepperoni chips to everyone’s taste.
Happy snacking!
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Silicon Carbide Market To Witness Significant Growth By 2022-2030 with prominent – Entegris, Powerex, SEMI, etc
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Silicon Carbide Market Size – USD 2.90 Billion in 2021, Growth – at a CAGR of 16.2%, Trend – Increasing demand for electric and hybrid vehicles.
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATE, April 28, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Silicon Carbide (SiC) market size is expected to reach USD 10.91 Billion in 2030 and register revenue CAGR of 16.2 % over the forecast period, according to the latest report by Reports and Data. Increasing demand for SiC devices in power electronics and reduction in size of SiC-enabled devices are the key factors driving market revenue growth over the forecast period.
Increasing demand for cleaner environment, reduction in global warming, and the reduction of dependency on fossil fuels increase demand for hybrid and electric vehicles offering superior fuel efficiency, less emission, and can be digitally well-connected than the traditional vehicles. Demand for SiC devices increases with the surge of demand for electric vehicles (EVs) as they are capable of increasing the efficiency and range of EVs and reducing the weight and size, thus increasing the overall power density of vehicle electronics. The SiC devices are increasingly used in high voltage power converters and their higher thermal conductivity makes them ideal for use in high temperatures with significantly lower on-state resistance and switching losses, thus allowing faster heat dissipation. Furthermore, the energy conversion requirement of EVs is optimally fulfilled by SiC devices which helps to reach maximum efficiency and drive growth of the market.
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Some major companies operating in the global market include STMicroelectronics N.V., Infineon Technologies AG, Rohm Co Ltd, Wolfspeed, , ON SemiconductorCorporation, Fuji Electric Co., Ltd., Renesas Electronics Corporation, Microchip Technology Inc., Toshiba Corporation, General Electric Company, GeneSiC Semiconductor Inc., ESD-SIC B.V., Entegris, Inc., Powerex Inc., and SEMI Co. Ltd.
SiC semiconductors, capable of operating at high temperatures are perfect for applications such as onboard charging and inverters used in the case of electric and hybrid vehicles for rapid charging solutions. They ensure that EVs can operate long distances and get charged within a reasonable timeframe with highest efficiency. In addition, support and initiative from governments of various countries help in development and improvement of this critical technology. For instance, in April 2019, the University of Arkansas received a USD 1.5 Million grant from the US Department of Energy, as an aid for development of next-generation SiC-based power modules designed for hybrid and EVs. The benefit of SiC semiconductors is that it enhances the overall efficiency of EVs by increasing range and reducing the amount of time for getting recharged, is expected to drive growth of the market over the forecast period.
However, the high material and fabrication cost of silicon carbide hampers growth of the market as SiC is manufactured in elevated temperature conditions which makes it costlier than raw silicon material. In addition, the use of gallium nitride as an alternative compound bearing similar properties of bandwidth, energy efficiency, high-temperature sustainability, etc. further hampers growth of the market during the forecast period.
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Black silicon carbide segment is expected to account for largest market share over the forecast period owing to its applications such as grinding and polishing titanium alloys, stainless steel, jewelry, etc. for its high strength and low density. In addition, as an excellent deoxidizer, it helps in maintaining composition and quality of steel during manufacturing and processing, which drives growth of the segment.
Automotive segment is expected to account for largest market revenue share during the forecast period owing to growing popularity and increase in demand for electrical vehicles worldwide and the application of SiC power electronics devices with high temperature bearing capacity, which significantly increases the range an EV can travel. Furthermore, demand for a clean environment with low emission of carbon dioxide across the world is expected to drive growth of the segment.
Asia Pacific is expected to account for largest market share during the forecast period owing to increase in demand for SiC devices for advanced and latest technologies across various sectors such as power, electronics, automotive, defense, renewable energy, and others in the region. In addition, rise in infrastructural development leads to increase in demand for steel, which consequently increases demand for SiC, which is a raw material for the refractories and acts as a deoxidizing agent in the manufacture of steel. Furthermore, the region is the world's largest market for semiconductors, which further drives growth of the market in the region.
In February 2022, Infineon Technologies AG announced the launch of power semiconductors with CoolSiC MOSFET and XT technology in XHP 2 package for rail services with an increase in energy efficiency and focus on green mobility. This will help to maintain the trend of reduction of dependency on fossil fuels, with eco-friendly electric solutions.
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SiC Diode
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SiC Bare Die
SiC Module
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Power Grid Devices
High Voltage Direct Current System
Power Supplies Invertor
EV Charging Station
RF Devices and Cellular Base Station
Flexible AC Transmission System
Industrial Motor Drives
Lighting Control Systems
Solar Power Systems
Wind Energy
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Automotive
Energy and Power
Electrical and Electronics
Defense and Aerospace
Others
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LONDON/SYDNEY: The dollar rose past the psychological level of 130 yen on Thursday for the first time since 2002, after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) doubled-down on its super-low yield policy, while the euro briefly fell below another symbolic mark of $1.05.
There had been some market speculation the BOJ might step back a little given the pressure building across foreign exchange markets but it showed no hesitation.
“The BoJ gave the ‘all clear’ to continue selling the yen”, commented Lee Hardman, a currency analyst at MUFG Bank in London.
The sell-off triggered by the BoJ saw the dollar soar to as high as 131 yen, its highest level in 20 years.
The BOJ’s commitment to its zero-rate programme puts it at odds with the U.S. Federal Reserve, for which markets are pricing over 150 basis points of hikes in just three meetings.
The policy gap between the two central banks boosted the dollar index, which rose as high as 103.70, its highest in five years and just a whisker from levels not visited since 2002.
Other Asian currencies were also under pressure. Against China’s yuan traded offshore, the dollar reached as high as 6.6562 yuan, its highest since November 2020.
Meanwhile the euro slid and briefly touched a more than five-year low of $1.0481, bringing its losses for the month to 5%, which would be its worst pummelling since early 2015.
Speculation is now growing the common currency could be on course towards parity with the dollar, a level not reached since 2002.
“It’s certainly looking like a realistic possibility”, Hardman argued, noting another key support at $1.034, a level last reached in 2017.
The common currency could however see some support if the European Central Bank decided to hike rates in July, a possibility which president Christine Lagarde opened the door to on Wednesday.
Investors nevertheless speculate that the economic impact of a sudden disruption of Russian gas supplies to Europe may deter the central bank from tightening monetary policy aggressively.
“The FX options market assigns a 35% probability to EUR/USD trading 1.00 at any time before year-end”, ING analysts wrote in a morning note.
One possible pot hole for the dollar will be data on U.S. gross domestic product due later on Thursday. | https://www.brecorder.com/news/40170069/dovish-boj-sends-yen-to-20-year-low-pressure-on-euro-grows | 2022-04-28T12:01:38Z | https://www.brecorder.com/news/40170069/dovish-boj-sends-yen-to-20-year-low-pressure-on-euro-grows | true | 5 |
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Man gets 2 years for using twin’s ID for veterans benefits
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man was sentenced Tuesday to two years in federal prison for using his twin brother’s stolen identity to obtain tens of thousands of dollars in military veterans benefits.
Wayne Bowen, 64, was sentenced in Jacksonville federal court, according to court records. He pleaded guilty in January to aggravated identity theft. He must also pay $63,773 in restitution.
According to a plea agreement, Bowen used the name, Social Security card and military discharge papers of his estranged twin brother in 2014 to apply for federally subsidized housing benefits intended for indigent military veterans. The program was administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Bowen admitted to federal agents that he had been using his brother’s identity for years, prosecutors said. Bowen had obtained a Florida identification card using his
Based on Bowen’s fraudulent use of his brother’s identity, the VA provided him with $32,434 in medical services, HUD provided him with $18,905 in housing subsidies, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture funded $12,434 in nutritional benefits for him, officials said. Bowen’s twin, who lives in another state, confirmed that he didn’t apply for any of the benefits and that he never gave Bowen permission to use his name.
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Moderna seeks to be 1st with COVID-19 vaccine for littlest kids
(AP) - Moderna on Thursday asked U.S. regulators to authorize low doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for children younger than 6, a long-awaited move toward potentially opening shots for millions of tots by summer.
Frustrated families are waiting impatiently for a chance to protect the nation’s littlest kids as all around them people shed masks and other public health precautions -- even though highly contagious coronavirus mutants continue to spread.
Moderna submitted data to the Food and Drug Administration that it hopes will prove two low-dose shots can protect babies, toddlers and preschoolers -- albeit not as effectively during the omicron surge as earlier in the pandemic.
“There is an important unmet medical need here with these youngest kids,” Dr. Paul Burton, Moderna’s chief medical officer, told The Associated Press. Two kid-size shots “will safely protect them. I think it is likely that over time they will need additional doses. But we’re working on that.”
Now, only children ages 5 or older can be vaccinated in the U.S., using rival Pfizer’s vaccine, leaving 18 million younger tots unprotected.
Moderna’s vaccine isn’t the only one in the race. Pfizer is soon expected to announce if three of its even smaller-dose shots work for the littlest kids, months after the disappointing discovery that two doses weren’t quite strong enough.
Whether it’s one company’s shots or both, FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks said the agency will “move quickly without sacrificing our standards” in deciding if tot-sized doses are safe and effective.
While questions are swirling about what’s taking so long, Marks pointedly told lawmakers this week that the FDA can’t evaluate a product until a manufacturer completes its application. FDA will publicly debate the evidence with its scientific advisers before making a decision, and Marks said multiple meetings would be set to cover several expected applications.
“It’s critically important that we have the proper evaluation so that parents will have trust in any vaccines that we authorize,” Marks told a Senate committee.
If FDA clears vaccinations for the littlest, next the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would have to recommend who needs them -- all tots or just those at higher risk from COVID-19.
Many parents are desperate for whichever vaccine gets to the scientific finish line first.
“We’ve been kind of left behind as everybody else moves on,” said Meagan Dunphy-Daly, a Duke University marine biologist whose 6-year-old daughter is vaccinated -- but whose 3-year-old and 18-month-old sons are part of Pfizer’s trial.
The family continues to mask and take other precautions until it’s clear if the boys got real vaccine or dummy shots. If it turns out they weren’t protected in the Pfizer study and Moderna’s shots are cleared first, Dunphy-Daly said she’d seek them for her sons.
“I will feel such a sense of relief when I know my boys are vaccinated and that the risk of them getting a serious infection is so low,” she said.
Some parents even have urged the government to let families choose shots before all the evidence is in.
“This strain of COVID feels almost impossible to dodge,” Dana Walker, a mother of an 8-month-old, tearfully told a CDC meeting last week. “Cut red tape and allow parents to protect their kids.”
The FDA will face some complex questions.
In a study of kids ages 6 months through 5 years, two Moderna shots — each a quarter of the regular dose — triggered high levels of virus-fighting antibodies, the same amount proven to protect young adults, Burton said. There were no serious side effects, and the shots triggered fewer fevers than other routine vaccinations.
But the vaccine proved between about 40% and 50% effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 during the trial. Burton blamed the omicron variant’s ability to partially evade vaccine immunity, noting that unboosted adults showed similarly less effectiveness against milder omicron infections. While no children became severely ill during the study, he said high antibody levels are a proxy for protection against more serious illness — and the company will test a child booster dose.
Another issue: So far in the U.S., Moderna’s vaccine is restricted to adults. Other countries have expanded the shot to kids as young as 6. But months ago the FDA cited concern about a rare side effect, heart inflammation, in teen boys, and it hasn’t ruled on Moderna’s earlier pediatric applications.
Burton said the FDA may consider its vaccine for children of all ages — but also might open it first to the youngest kids who have no other option. He said safety data from millions of older children given Moderna vaccinations abroad should help reassure parents.
While COVID-19 generally isn’t as dangerous in youngsters as adults, some do become severely ill or even die. About 475 children younger than 5 have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic’s start, according to the CDC, and child hospitalizations soared at omicron’s peak.
Yet it’s not clear how many parents intend to vaccinate the youngest kids. Less than a third of children ages 5 to 11 have had two vaccinations, and 58% of those ages 12 to 17.
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A poll of 2,000 adults found 43 per cent have no idea what rewilding is, with nearly one in 20 believing it to be simply letting your wild side free, while two per cent thought it was another name for people who grow their own vegetables.
It emerged the average adult has four occasions a week, of 50 minutes a time, where they spend time outdoors and surrounded by nature.
When immersed in nature outdoors, six in 10 said it makes them feel calm and happy, while 48 per cent feel healthy.
But 48 per cent of adults think most cities and rural areas have become too sterile and concrete, with four in 10 concerned there will be no green spaces left.
A giant garden
In response to the findings, Trafalgar Square went 'wild' today - and became an overgrown garden filled with more than 6,000 plants, flowers, and trees.
For one day only, the London landmark was covered in green plants and a host of beautiful brightly coloured blooms - catching the attention of city dwellers, birds, and insects.
A team of top gardeners and horticulturists worked through the night to turn the 30m x 20m space into a green paradise - complete with a replica lion statue covered in live foliage, turf and meadow.
The installation was developed by innocent drinks, as part of the launch of its Big Rewild campaign - a commitment to protecting and preserving two million hectares of land.
Millions of seeds
It will also see three million seeds, via plantable seed papers, given away today, while visitors to the site will be invited to rehome one of the plants.
Conservationist and wilderness expert, Ray Mears, was pictured at the temporary installation, which aims to 'reconnect’ people with the natural world - and encourage passers-by to consider the benefits of rewilding and restoring nature in the UK.
He said: “It’s wild that in the UK there has been a rapid urbanisation, with spaces greyer and more industrial than ever before.
"So much so, that people are going days without seeing nature, especially in the cities.
“For city dwellers especially, spending time with nature can be tricky – so that’s why I’m supporting innocent today in their mission to educate on the importance of nature by bringing back the beautiful trees, plants and flowers in one of the UK’s treasured landmarks.
“Rewilding has a multitude of benefits for the ecosystem; from drawing down carbon from the atmosphere, helping wildlife adapt to climate change and reversing biodiversity loss – not forgetting the positive impact to your physical and mental health.
"It’s time we all embrace a bit of the outdoors.”
Sam Akinluyi , managing director at innocent drinks, said: “Our Big Rewild campaign aims to show how we can use the power of nature for positive impact; all while making urban communities and the planet healthier places to be.
“Today’s installation marks the announcement of our pledge to help combat climate change.
"From making our orange juice fully carbon neutral, to rewilding two million hectors of land by 2025 and growing and protecting 300 orchards around the UK.
“We hope that this move inspires the nation to kickstart their own rewilding project and we welcome those not in London today to come down to one of our regional, events over the summer.”
As part of the Big Rewild, innocent drinks is working with nature-based charities across Europe to protect and preserve land.
In the UK they are working with The Orchard Project, the only national charity dedicated solely to creation, restoration and celebration of community orchards. Together, they are running series of regional events in London, Swansea, Manchester and Glasgow. | https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/read-this/more-than-four-in-10-brits-dont-know-what-rewilding-is-3672237 | 2022-04-28T12:09:05Z | https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/read-this/more-than-four-in-10-brits-dont-know-what-rewilding-is-3672237 | false | 17 |
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HERSHEY, Pa. (AP) _ Hershey Co. (HSY) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $533.5 million.
The Hershey, Pennsylvania-based company said it had profit of $2.57 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $2.53 per share.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.10 per share.
The chocolate bar and candy maker posted revenue of $2.67 billion in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.47 billion.
Hershey expects full-year earnings in the range of $7.91 to $8.05 per share.
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But the immediate priority is to celebrate his final Creeksiders game ahead of retirement by helping the club lift their first silverware for almost three decades.
Austin admits ‘100 per cent - my mind is made up’ that this Saturday’s Wessex League Cup final against Shaftesbury will be his last outing before hanging up his boots on a permanent basis.
Victory against the Rockies at AFC Portchester’s On-Site Group Stadium will, he remarks, ‘be the icing on the cake’ of a memorable Cams Alders career. It will also be the club’s first trophy since lifting the 1993 Hampshire Senior Cup.
After that, Austin plans to hold talks with manager Pete Stiles regarding his post-playing career.
‘The end goal is to be in management. We’ll sit down next week, have a debrief, see what I can bring to the table and see what they can offer me,’ he told The News.
‘I’ve played under a lot of good managers, they’re all different. I’d try and take bits from each of them.
‘Matt Parr was good at man-managing, Pete Stiles bonds the team well together, Duncan Pratt put on some very good training sessions.
‘Mike Benfield was a bit ruthless. There was a separation between the players and management - you knew he was the boss. Dave Carter, who I played under at Horndean and Moneyfields, he brings a good team bond. He’s the manager and he has good coaches working under him.
‘I believe I could be a manager one day. There’s a lot to learn, but I’m willing to learn. I would love to be manager of Fareham one day.’
Fareham will go into the Wessex League Cup final as underdogs, having finished 38 points behind Shaftesbury in the Premier Division table. They also lost 5-0 at home to the north Dorset club and 4-0 away, though keeper Henry Woodcock was sent off in the latter loss.
‘There’s no denying it, they are really threatening going forward. But Fareham can turn on the style.
‘We had a really good training session on Tuesday, when there’s a final coming up everyone puts in 10 per cent more.
‘It’s been a frustrating season, we have under-achieved. Some things haven’t been right. But if we can win the final, it will turn a disappointing season into a positive season.
‘The final is about us, it’s not about them (Shaftesbury). They will probably be favourites but we don’t fear anybody.
‘We drew with (Wessex champions) Hamworthy, we beat Portchester in the semi-final of the Wessex Cup, we beat Jersey Bulls in the FA Vase (on penalties) when they were one of the favourites to win it. We were massive underdogs against them.
‘We went to (then Wessex leaders) Horndean and annihilated them (5-1). I don’t think Shaftesbury will under-estimate us.’
Whatever happens in the final, Austin is confident the future looks bright at Cams Alders.
Asked if he could see a Wessex title challenge on the horizon, he said: ‘Off the field, two or three years ago the club was nowhere near it, regards the team and what was in the background.
‘I went to a committee meeting last week - I want to see how the whole club is run - and there are some great people on the committee, all volunteers, willing to give their time.
‘We probably had crowds of 50 or 60 two years ago, all of a sudden we’ve got the highest average gate (272) in the division.
‘We try and play entertaining football. For the neutral, if you pay your money to come and watch us you’d definitely come back.
‘If we were top four, we could be getting 350. I think we’re taking 500/600 to the final - everyone in Fareham is talking about it. We have to try and use that to our advantage, but not hype it up too much - you can lose energy that way. We need to stay grounded.
‘The club’s not the complete package yet, it’s a work in progress. But in the next two or three years, hopefully we will be challenging for the title.’ | https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/gary-austins-fareham-town-management-dream-as-he-looks-for-wessex-cup-final-glory-ahead-of-retiring-as-a-player-3672598 | 2022-04-28T12:09:45Z | https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/gary-austins-fareham-town-management-dream-as-he-looks-for-wessex-cup-final-glory-ahead-of-retiring-as-a-player-3672598 | true | 1 |
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats vowed to continue investigating consulting giant McKinsey’s work with opioid drugmakers after a Wednesday hearing detailed how the firm had advised companies pushing painkillers as well as U.S. health regulators.
The hearing before a House committee is part of an ongoing probe into McKinsey’s role in theU.S. opioid crisis that has been linked to over 500,000 overdose deaths from both prescription pain medications and illicit drugs like fentanyl.
McKinsey’s top executive challenged some of the committee’s findings but said the company has overhauled how it does business and no longer works with opioid manufacturers, including OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma.
“I’ve apologized for our work for Purdue and other opioid manufacturers and we fully recognize it fell short of our standards,” said Bob Sternfels in testimony before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. He said the company would continue cooperating with investigators.
Last year the consulting powerhouse agreed to pay $600 million to settle lawsuits over its work advising opioid makers, though it admitted no wrongdoing.
Lawmakers questioned Sternfels for three hours about revelations that his company allowed consultants working for Purdue Pharma to simultaneously advise the Food and Drug Administration, the agency tasked with overseeing drug safety.
“McKinsey was advising both the fox and the hen-house — and getting paid by both,” said Chairwoman Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y. ”Clearly, McKinsey should not be setting strategy for both drug companies and the FDA.”
A preliminary reportfrom the committee found 22 McKinsey consultants who worked for both the FDA and an opioid manufacturer over the span of a decade. The overlapping work included McKinsey staffers advising the FDA on overhauling its drug safety division, according to the committee’s review of thousands of company documents.
Meanwhile, McKinsey consultants recommended “cash prizes” and “unrivaled recognition” for top OxyContin sales reps to increase Purdue’s revenue, according to a 2013 strategy presentation released Wednesday.
Lawmakers heard conflicting accounts of whether McKinsey’s work helped Purdue avoid tighter FDA regulation.
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, testifying remotely, said that her state’s own investigation into McKinsey uncovered emails recommending Purdue “band together” with other drugmakers in 2009 to “defend against strict treatment by the FDA.”
Sternfeld said McKinsey did not share FDA documents or intelligence with Purdue and said claims of information sharing were inaccurate.
He also testified that McKinsey was open with FDA about its pharmaceutical consulting work.
“We made very clear that we were working both with the industry and with opioids in particular,” Sternfeld said. FDA officials have previously stated they were aware of McKinsey’s pharmaceutical consulting.
Maloney and other Democrats repeatedly suggested McKinsey’s work may have violated federal contracting rules on disclosing potential conflicts of interest.
On Wednesday, Maloney introduced legislation that would bolster requirements for contractors to disclose potential conflicts. A bipartisan group of Senators previously introduced similar legislation in their chamber.
The committee’s Republicans spent most of their allotted time undercutting the relevance of the hearing, noting the vast majority of opioid overdoses are now caused by fentanyl and heroin, not prescription drugs. They urged tighter border security, noting nearly all illicit opioids enter the U.S. through the southern border.
“We have a new opioid crisis, folks, and it’s not from big pharma in the United States— it’s from the drug cartels who operate sites in Mexico,” said Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida.
House Democrats spotlighted several examples of McKinsey touting its FDA connections when soliciting consulting business from drugmakers. The company also submitted advice on dealing with the opioid epidemic to members of the Trump administration, according to the report. It’s unclear if the information had any effect on federal policy.
For decades, McKinsey has been the preeminent corporate consulting firm, advising many of the world’s biggest companies on strategy and operations. The company has also made inroads into government consulting, receiving nearly $1 billion in federal contracts.
The Oversight Committee scrutinized McKinsey’s work on three dozen FDA contracts worth more than $65 million, stretching from 2008 to 2021.
At a separate Senate hearing Tuesday, the head of FDA’s drug center told lawmakers McKinsey’s work dealt with “organizational design and did not entail involvement in product regulation.” The agency currently has no contracts with McKinsey, she noted, and no new awards are expected while Congress investigates the firm.
The House report did not conclude that McKinsey’s FDA consulting resulted in lighter regulation of OxyContin or any other opioids.
For years the FDA has attempted to discourage doctors from overprescribing the drugs, mainly by adding starker warnings to their labeling. Prescriptions have fallen from their peak in 2012, but mainly due to new prescribing limits imposed by state and local governments, insurers and hospital systems.
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AP Writer Geoff Mulvihill contributed to this story from Cherry Hill, N.J. | https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/business/mckinsey-exec-faces-questions-on-opioid-fda-consulting-work/ | 2022-04-28T12:09:55Z | https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/business/mckinsey-exec-faces-questions-on-opioid-fda-consulting-work/ | true | 22 |
What Are the New Guidelines?
The revised rules of the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishment Act 1961 are not applicable to all shops. The rules pertain only to commercial establishments which have 10 or more employees. The new circular also stated that the directive came into effect starting 2 January 2021, and that it would be in force till 2 January 2024.
What Are the Additional Rules That the Commercial Establishments Need To Follow?
The employer should appoint additional manpower to ensure that all employees get one day holiday in a week on rotational basis.
The employer should make sure that no employee's working time exceeds 10 hours a day, and overtime wages should be mandatorily credited to their savings accounts as per the Wages Act of 1963.
The employees must be given basic amenities such as access to clean washrooms, restrooms, and safety lockers while they are on duty at workspaces.
What About Women Workers?
The new guidelines dictate that women workers are not allowed to work beyond 8 pm on any given day, under normal circumstances. However, the employer is permitted to employ women for late shifts (8 pm to 6 am), provided they have written consent from the women employees concerned.
Employer must also make travel or transport arrangements for women employees who work in different shifts. This is to provide adequate protection and safety to the employees.
Lastly, every employer employing a woman should have an internal complaints committee under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act of 2013.
What Are the Concerns Raised by a Residents' Association?
The Federation of Residents' Welfare Associations in Indira Nagar, Bengaluru has opposed the new circular, citing reasons of public nuisance, lack of safety, and even pollution. A press release by iChange Indiranagar, a residents' welfare association, read, "To the best of our knowledge this (new circular) has been passed without any public consultation. Labour department under Section 12 of the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishment Act has the right to change Opening/Closing timings of the establishment and not to make a decision that has far reaching impact on this city."
What Are the Objections Raised by Residents Associations?
Apart from those in Indiranagar, other residents' welfare associations in Bengaluru too have refused to accept the opening of commercial establishing such as bars, restaurants, delivery aggregators, and supermarkets. They have, however, acknowledged the need for 24x7 medical establishments.
Listing out their objections to the circular, Sneha Nandihal of iChange Indiranagar told The Quint, "We are opposed to not just bars and restaurants. We are against opening of any commercial establishments, except for medical and emergency related spaces late in the night."
The Indiranagar association has highlighted that commercial establishments illegally occupy residential areas, making it difficult for residents to get these evicted. The association has also said that opening of commercial spaces will lead to noise pollution which, according to them, is an infringement of Article 21 of the constitution.
The associations have also raised concerns regarding public safety and women's safety in particular. According to these associations, incidences of sexual assault on women are already on the rise. "Police are seriously understaffed and already unable to cope with issues arising from closure (of shops) at one in the morning. This notification will encourage undesirable elements, pimps, drug peddlers, and knife wielding robbers to be on the streets all night," a residents' welfare association member accused.
Hotel Association Writes to Police Commissioner, Rebuts Residents
Hoteliers Association of Bengaluru, meanwhile, has written the city Police Commission Kamal Pant, asking him to enforce the order. The association claimed that no association has asked for opening of bars and pubs.
Speaking to The Quint, Veerendra Kamat, secretary of Bruhat Bengaluru Hotel Association said, "This circular is nothing but eyewash. There is no coordination between the labour department, the police, and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). Each of them are passing the buck. Despite issuing the circular we have not been allowed to open our restaurants (round the clock)."
The association also clarified that the concerns raised by residents welfare associations of Indiranagar are misplaced.
"No organisation or association has asked for 24x7 opening of bars and pubs. The intention is to keep food accessible for all. It would help people. Also, the decision to (keep the restaurant) open is the prerogative of the individual restaurant owner," he added.
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